Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

Marshlands

This church situated in Marshlands Road, was opened in 1927, built from funds raised by Marshlands parishioners. It was closed in 1974.

It eventually became a Seventh Day Adventist church. Still in use as such in 2006.

Young French boy Marcellin Champagnat was regarded as an independent

Cheeky children called the Cluny Sisters “the Loony Sisters”. They

In a concrete quadrangle packed with cars a posse of

French priests of the Society of Mary were the backbone

The Irish-based religious order of Christian Brothers specialised in teaching.

Catholic schools struggled with growing numbers of pupils in the

2/9 Washington Way
Sydenham
Christchurch City 8011

90:00 AM – 2.00 PM

Monday to Friday

by appointment only

03 366 9869
archives@cdoc.nz