Cordon relaxed: St Mary’s presbytery still standing. Just.

Contrary to previous reports that the St Mary’s Manchester Street presbytery was demolished, the Provincial Brian Cummings, visited the site yesterday and confirmed that presbytery was still standing! But only just. Read more

St Mary’s Presbytery Christchurch is demolished

Marist parish house destroyed by earthquake

Brian Cummings, the New Zealand Provincial of the Society of Mary has reported that all Marists in Christchurch, and as far as he has been able to ascertain all families of Marists Christchurch are physically safe, although some families have suffered serious damage to their homes. He asks for continued prayers for all in Christchurch. Read more

Earthquake damaged presbytery remains empty

It seems no decision has been made in regard to the St Mary’s, Manchester St presbytery after the magnitude 7 earthquake hit Christchurch on September 4. Read more

Christchurch Marists safe after 7.1 earthquake

All the Marists in Christchurch have reported they are safe and well after this morning’s 7.1 earthquake. Damage to community and church property seems to be minor.

Marists with parents and family members are reporting damage to property, but all are well. Read more