Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch (Dioecesis Christopolitana) is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Wellington.

It was formed on 5 May 1887 from a portion of the territory of the Diocese of Wellington, which was elevated to archdiocese later that same month.

Lyons was translated to become Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, Australia in 1950.

Martin was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand in 2021.

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