A major reorganisation is ahead for the New Zealand diocese of Christchurch with the planned formation of 18 new parishes. “New and wider parish boundaries will now include previously separate parish communities, making possible a sharing of resources, both human and material. These changes will cause some sorrow and sadness, but also present new opportunities. For many Read more
It could be six months before the fate of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Christchurch is known and it could be up to five years before services resume there. Parishioners from the Cathedral are now worshipping at St Mary’s pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street. Bishop Jones has asked the two parishes to work together and to take the appropriate pastoral Read more
Bishop Jones seems to be open to the idea that the earthquake and subsequent demolitions and closures might give the diocese a chance relocate some parish churches. When asked if the Catholic diocese is considering these kinds of issues he said “We are, absolutely.”Our churches have all been built in communities that wanted churches where Read more