John Cunneen (bishop)
| John Jerome Cunneen 8th Bishop of Christchurch 1995-2007 | |
|---|---|
| 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 Bishop of Christchurch from 1995 until 2007.[1] He was succeeded as Bishop by Barry Philip 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
- 1 2 3 4 "Bishop lies in State". The Press (Fairfax New Zealand). 2010-11-15. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
- ↑ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch website, Former Bishops (accessed 28 January 2011)
See also
- Catholic Hierarchy website, "Bishop John Jerome Cunneen" (retrieved 28 January 2011).
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Auxiliary Bishop of Christchurch 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by John Basil Meeking |
8th Bishop of Christchurch 1995–2007 |
Succeeded by Barry Philip Jones |
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