John Grimes (New Zealand bishop)
John Grimes | |
|---|---|
 John Grimes in 1887 | |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch |
| Installed | 1887 |
| Term ended | 1915 |
| Predecessor | New title |
| Successor | Matthew Brodie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1842 |
| Died | 15 March 1915 (aged 73) Christchurch  New Zealand |
John Joseph Grimes (11 February 1842 – 15 March 1915) was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed on 13 May 1887 and died in office on 15 March 1915. He was buried in a chapel adjacent to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.[1]
References
- ^ O'Meeghan, Michael. "Grimes, John Joseph". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
- Catholic Hierarchy website, Bishop John Joseph Grimes S.M. (retrieved 21 January 2011).
