Fr. John Noone

Gulf Pines Catholic Newspaper, December 19, 2025 by Terry Dickson: “His [Fr. John's] works have become trusted tools for families, catechists, and parishes seeking accessible explanations of Catholic faith and practice. Rather than academic tomes, they take a friendly, question-and-answer form that mirrors the simple, honest way parishioners naturally ask about their faith.”

Born in Ireland December 1941; ordained June 10, 1967 at St. Patrick’s College, Carlow, Ireland; received Master’s Degree in Social Work, Tulane University, New Orleans 1971; citizen of the United States 1972.

1967-2002 Pastor of Catholic Churches in the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson and Diocese of Biloxi, MS; 1970 Assistant Director Catholic Charities; 1977 Director Catholic Social Services; 2014 Retired.

He continues working on his calling to get the truth out to all who are looking for it.

Fr. John Noone has compiled information for several CD’s (Audio) and books through the years of his priesthood from various sources and from his parishioners.

These books have helped many Catholics understand their faith.

Most of Fr. John’s Books are arranged in Question format with concise and easy to understand Answers. Great reference books and great teaching tools.

The books have been used in Religious Education on all levels and continue to be a resource for parents, teachers, and all who want to learn more in an easy-to-read, concise and simple format with visual aids.

Self-Published and Registered Copyright – books no longer available:

From Vietnam to the Mississippi Gulf Coast - Booklet 1981 - written by Fr. John Noone and printing paid for by United States Catholic Conference and Preface by Most Reverend Joseph L. Howze, D.D. Bishop of Biloxi

The History of the Bible - 1993

The History of the Catholic Church - 1993

To Tell the Truth About the Church and The Holy Bible – 1996

201 Things Catholics Do, But Don't Talk About - 2009

SELF-PUBLISHED:

250 Questions About Confession - Book & eBook 2020

The Whole Truth About the Church And The Holy Bible - book revised 2013; Revised Book & eBook 2021

Explain That To Me, Signs & Symbols of the Catholic Church – book 2013; revision Book & eBook 2021

I’m Glad You Asked That !; Questions From Parishioners – book 2019; revision Book & eBook 2021

Thanks For All The Love, God’s Promises Fulfilled – Book & eBook 2023

You Are On This Path. But Where Are You Going? – Book & eBook 2025

The Rosary. A Weapon for Peace and Victory. - Book & eBook 2026