FYNES, HENRY JAMES (1822-87) was born in London, matriculated at London University and joined the Roman Catholic Church. Emigrating to New South Wales, he studied theology at St Mary's College, Sydney, and was ordained priest in 1845. After doing parochial duty there for four years he came to Auckland and was attached to St Patrick's Cathedral under Bishop Pompallier. In 1851 he was put in charge of the military settlers at Howick and Panmure and in 1871 he removed to Parnell. For some years (from 1882) Fynes was vicar-general of the diocese and he managed St Mary's Industrial school. He was appointed a domestic chamberlain to the Pope with the title of Monsignor. He died on 16 Jun 1887.

Cycl. NZ, ii (p); NZ Herald, 17 Jun 1887.

Reference: Volume 1, page 159

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