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St Mary’s Blenheim ‘making do’ in face of quake risks

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

The recent closing of a number of churches due to possible earthquake risk, has affected parishioners all over the archdiocese.

St Mary’s Blenheim was no exception. Parishioners felt sadness and disbelief at the decision to close the church for an indeterminate period while inspections were carried out and, if necessary, remedial work completed.

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