John Luck
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John Edmund Luck (1840–1896) OSB was the fourth Catholic bishop of Auckland, New Zealand (1882–1896).[1] He was born in England.
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Auckland
Inoffice14 July 1882 – 23 January 1896
PredecessorWalter Steins Bisschop
John Luck | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Auckland | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Auckland |
| In office | 14 July 1882 – 23 January 1896 |
| Predecessor | Walter Steins Bisschop |
| Successor | George Lenihan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1865 |
| Consecration | 13 August 1882 by Henry Edward Manning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Edmund Luck 1840 |
| Died | 1896 (aged 55–56) |
Luck was stationed in St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate before becoming the Bishop of Auckland in August 1882.[2]
Luck Crescent in Monte Cecilia Park, Hillsborough, Auckland was named in his honour in 1982.[3]
