John Jerome Cunneen (5 May 1932 – 9 November 2010) was a New Zealand prelate who served as the eighth Catholic Bishop of Christchurch from 1995 until 2007.[1] He was succeeded as bishop by Barry Jones.[1]
Death
Cunneen died on 9 November 2010 at the age of 78.[1] He was laid in state at St Mary's pro-Cathedral in Christchurch but was buried in The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.[1][2]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]"Bishop lies in State". The Press. Fairfax New Zealand. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- 2.Catholic Diocese of Christchurch website, Former Bishops (accessed 28 January 2011)