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Brian Patrick Ashby (1923-1988) was the fifth Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed by Pope Paul VI on 11 July 1964, resigned the see on 4 July 1985, and died on 5 June 1988.
Early life
Ashby was born in Belfast, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand in 1923. He received his secondary education at St Bede's College. He trained for the priesthood at Holy Name Seminary, Christchurch and at Holy Cross College, Mosgiel.[1]
Priesthood
Ashby was ordained priest on 1 January 1954. in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch by his uncle [[Edward Joyce] the Bishop of Christchurch.
Episcopacy
Death
Ashby resigned the see on 4 July 4, 1985 and died on 5 June 1988. He is buried in Christchurch at Bromley Cemetery.
Notes
See also
- Catholic Hierarchy website, Bishop Brian Patrick Ashby" (retrieved 25 January 2011).
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