Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch explained
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch (Dioecesis Christopolitana) is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Wellington. Its cathedral and see city are located in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. It was formed on 5 May 1887 from a portion of the territory of the Diocese of Wellington, which was elevated to archdiocese later that same month.
Bishops of Christchurch
Tenure | Incumbent | Life |
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1887–1915 | | 1842–1915 |
1915–1943 | | 1871–1943 |
1944–1950 | | 1903–1967 |
1950–1964 | | 1904–1964 |
1964–1985 | | 1923–1988 |
1985–1987 | | 1933–1987 |
1987–1995 | | 1929–2020 |
1995–2007 | | 1932–2010 |
2007–2016 | | 1941–2016 |
2017–2021 | | 1967– |
2022–present | Michael Gielen | 1971– | |
Lyons was translated to become Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, Australia in 1950. Martin was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand in 2021.
Current bishop
Bishops other than ordinaries
Coadjutor bishops
Auxiliary bishops
Affiliated bishops
- Charles Drennan, appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North in 2011; succeeded 2012; resigned 2019
- Stephen Lowe, appointed Bishop of Hamilton in New Zealand in 2014
Cathedral and churches
Cathedrals
Pro-cathedral
Churches
Secondary schools
- Catholic Cathedral College, Christchurch
- John Paul II High School, Greymouth
- Marian College, Christchurch
- Roncalli College, Timaru
- St Bede's College, Papanui, Christchurch
- St Thomas of Canterbury College, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
- Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
See also
External links
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Notes and References
- Web site: Catholic priests to leave Antarctica because of decline in church-going. 13 February 2016. Stuff.co.nz.
- News: Mussen . Deidre. Engineers to look at Hokitika's historic church . 20 June 2012. The Press. 19 June 2012.