Bishop Joseph Grimes
Bishop of Christchurch May 1887 - March 1915
John Joseph Grimes was the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was born in London, United Kingdom on the 11th of February 1842 and was ordained as a priest on 22 August 1869 (aged 27). He was appointed on 13 May 1887 (aged 45). On 26 July 1887, He was Ordained as Bishop Joseph Grimes. His successor was Matthew Brodie. He was stricken down with yellow fever, from which he marvellously recovered. After that he was called by his superiors to take charge of the newly formed mission of Paignton, South Devon, England, where he endeared himself to all. He died in Christchurch on 15 March 1915 (aged 73). He was buried under the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
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