John Cunneen (bishop)
| John Jerome Cunneen 8th Bishop of Christchurch 1995–2007 | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born |
5 May 1932 Ashburton  |
| Died |
9 November 2010 Christchurch |
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 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 | ||
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| 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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