Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

Riccarton 2nd Church

Church Name: St Therese of Lisieux

The stone church of St Therese was built in Puriri Street in 1929 at a cost of £3300. It was later demolished to make way for the present church.

Here is a video of a selection of Bishop Grimes’

French-born Father Fauvel was Parish Priest of Temuka, South Canterbury,

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

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