Fundraising for the potential rebuilding of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Dear Brothers and Sisters It is my privilege as Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch to advance the planning of the fundraising for the potential rebuilding of the Cathedral […]
Interactive panels look inside Cathedral
View a video of Fr Rick Loughnan speaking about the new panels on the Cathedral fence, or visit our Facebook page to view. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5sxui915hffrnoc/CATHOLIC%20FENCE.mov?dl=0 Interactive panels erected outside the Cathedral […]
Our Cathedral
Cathedral update from Fr Rick Loughnan, Diocesan Administrator 21st October 2016 Background Since May 28, 2015, the key messages from the Diocese in relation to the Cathedral of the Blessed […]
'The Way of the Cross' book of Sculptures and Poems
These sculptures retell the story of the last hours of a completely innocent man condemned to die a brutal and barbaric death by crucifixion. They are based on the written […]
Clearing work starts on the Cathedral and two more churches reopened
Clearing work starts on the Cathedral – December 2015 Clearing work around the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament has commenced as on-going investigations into the viability of saving the nave […]
Sounds Catholic September 27 2015 – Centenary of first Bishop & Dr Ian Lochhead on Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Diocese to move forward with attempting to save the Catholic Cathedral's nave
CERA has given its approval under Section 38 to deconstruct the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. This approval means that the Diocese can move forward with its plans to carefully […]
Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter on Diocesan Recovery Plan
In the letter Bishop states that the plan for the Diocese is a “single plan” including the Cathedral. The Diocese is required to repair or strengthen all of its buildings […]
Christchurch School of Music to return to old Cathedral site
The Christchurch School of Music (CSM) is to return to its former site beside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Barbadoes Street. For 17 years the CSM’s home was […]
Diocesan Property Update – July 2015
The Cathedral Announcement: On May 28th 2015, Bishop Barry Jones announced his plan for the future of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The significance of the timing of this […]