John Grimes (New Zealand bishop)

His Lordship
John Grimes
Seated portrait photo of a man
John Grimes in 1887
Diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch
Installed 1887
Term ended 1915
Predecessor New title
Successor Matthew Brodie
Personal details
Born (1842-02-11)11 February 1842
London
 United Kingdom
Died 15 March 1915(1915-03-15) (aged 73)
Christchurch
 New Zealand

John Joseph Grimes (11 February 1842 – 15 March 1915) was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed on 13 May 1887 and died in office on 15 March 1915. He was buried in a chapel adjacent to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.[1]

References

  1. O'Meeghan, Michael. "Grimes, John Joseph". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
New title
1st Bishop of Christchurch
1887–1915
Succeeded by
Matthew Brodie
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