Built in 1886 or 1887 by Fr J.J. O’Donnell, Mr Arnott being the builder, at a cost of £320. It was situated in the township whereas the earlier church was a little distance from the township. It was blessed and opened by Bishop Redwood in 1866. The earlier church remained in place for a further 36 years until it was moved to Ngahere.
A senior priest of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch and
Catholic churches were dotted around Christchurch by mid-20th century. But
Sisters of Mercy at St Patrick’s Church, Greymouth, 1982 Ten
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Building Committee, February 1905 (Edward
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