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Hanrahan was born in [[Greymouth]], [[New Zealand]] and was educated there by the [[Sisters of Mercy]], the [[Marist Brothers]] He trained for the priesthood at [[Holy Cross College (New Zealand)|Holy Cross College, Mosgiel]].<ref name=''Press''>Deborah McPherson, "Catholic Bishop of Chrisitchurch dies suddenly", ''The Press'', 2 February 1987, p. 1.</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:23, 27 January 2011
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| Born | 1 November 1933 Greymouth  New Zealand |
| Died | 1 February 1987 Christchurch New Zealand |
Denis William Hanrahan (1933-1987) was the Sixth Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed appointed coadjutor Bishop of Christchurch 25 March 1984 by Pope John Paul II, succeeded to the see of Christchurch on 4 July 1985 on the retirement of his predecessor Bishop Ashby and died in office on 1 February 1987.
Early life
Hanrahan was born in Greymouth, New Zealand and was educated there by the Sisters of Mercy, the Marist Brothers He trained for the priesthood at Holy Cross College, Mosgiel.[1]
Priesthood
Hanrahan was ordained a priest on 21 1957 by Bishop Joyce.
Episcopacy
He was appointed coadjutor bishop of Christchurch 25 March 1984 and was ordained bishop 6 June 1984 by Bishop Ashby, Archbishop Magnoni and Cardinal Williams.
Death
Died February 1, 1987 and is buried at Bromley Cemetery.
Notes
- ^ Deborah McPherson, "Catholic Bishop of Chrisitchurch dies suddenly", The Press, 2 February 1987, p. 1.
See also
- Catholic Hierarchy website, Bishop Edward Michael Joyce (retrieved 24 January 2011).
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