Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
The Latin Rite Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North is a suffragan Diocese of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. It was formed on 6 March 1980 when the Archdiocese was divided. The Diocese has an area of area 36,200 km² and had, in 2011, 59,099 Catholics, 58 Priests, 141 Religious and a total population of 470,000 people.[1] The Cathedral of Palmerston North is the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.
Ordinaries of Palmerston North
| Tenure | Incumbent | Life |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 to 2012 | Peter James Cullinane | 1936 to present |
| 2012 to 2019 | Charles Edward Drennan | 1960 to present |
Present Bishops
- Peter James Cullinane (born 1936), Bishop Emeritus of Palmerston North (2012–present); Bishop of Palmerston North (1980-2012).
- Owen John Dolan (born 1928) Coadjutor Bishop Emeritus of Palmerston North (2004–present); Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North (1995-2004).
- Charles Edward Drennan (born 1960), Bishop of Palmerston North (2012-2019); Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North (2011-2012).
- John Cardinal Dew, Apostolic Administrator (2019-
See also
Secondary schools
Notes
External links and references
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