John Cunneen | |
|---|---|
| 8th Bishop of Christchurch | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1932 Ashburton, New Zealand |
| Died | 9 November 2010 Christchurch, New Zealand |
John Jerome Cunneen (5 May 1932 – 9 November 2010) was a New Zealand prelate who served as the eighth Catholic Bishop of Christchurch from 1995 until 2007.[1] He was succeeded as bishop by Barry Jones.[1]
Death
Cunneen died on 9 November 2010 at the age of 78.[1] He was laid in state at St Mary's pro-Cathedral in Christchurch but was buried in The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ a b c d "Bishop lies in State". The Press. Fairfax New Zealand. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ^ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch website, Former Bishops (accessed 28 January 2011)
External links
- Catholic Hierarchy website, "Bishop John Cunneen (bishop)|John Cunneen" (retrieved 28 January 2011).
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