John Jerome Cunneen (5 May 1932 – 9 November 2010) was a New Zealand prelate who served as the eighth Catholic Bishop of Christchurch from 1995 until 2007.[1] He was succeeded as bishop by Barry Jones.[1]

John Cunneen
8th Bishop of Christchurch
Personal details
Born(1932-05-05)5 May 1932
Ashburton, New Zealand
Died(2010-11-09)9 November 2010
Christchurch, New Zealand

Death

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Cunneen died on 9 November 2010 at the age of 78.[1] He was laid in state at St Mary's pro-Cathedral in Christchurch but was buried in The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.[1][2]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop lies in State". The Press. Fairfax New Zealand. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  2. ^ Catholic Diocese of Christchurch website, Former Bishops (accessed 28 January 2011)
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Christchurch
1992–1995
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Christchurch
1995–2007
Succeeded by