Mission estate dinner raises $100k for Christchurch earthquake appeal

An auction held at Mission Estate Winery, attended by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and his wife Joanna Nicholls-Parker, raised more than $100,000 for Christchurch earthquake relief. Read more

Christchurch Cathedral decision six months away

It could be six months before the fate of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Christchurch is known and it could be up to five years before services resume there. Parishioners from the Cathedral are now worshipping at St Mary’s pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street. Read more

Earthquakes move Marists from St Mary’s Manchester St

It’s taken two strong earthquakes to move the Marist Fathers from St Mary’s Manchester St, Christchurch, but as of February 2012, the Cathedral and St Mary’s parishes will be one, and staffed by a diocesan priest. Read more

Girls to attend St Bede’s College Christchurch

The on-going effect of the Christchurch earthquake opens the way for the girls of Marian College Christchurch to attend St Bede’s, the all-boys Marist College in Christchurch. Read more

St Bede’s College postpones centennial celebrations

In light of the February earthquake the St Bede’s Centennial Committee has decided to postpone the centenary celebration until 2012. Read more