Raising money to build new church in Flat Bush

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

A Catholic church is to be built in Flat Bush.

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn, has confirmed the church will be built on Chapel Road, Flat Bush, on land owned by the Catholic Diocese of Auckland.

The land is opposite Barry Curtis Park near the school campus shared by Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School and Sancta Maria Catholic College.

The Bishop has asked the Catholic people of the Flat Bush area to raise funds for the church. Continue reading

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