Peter Cullinane
21st-century Catholic bishop
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Peter James Cullinane CNZM (born 29 November 1936[2]), is a New Zealand bishop who served as the first Catholic bishop of Palmerston North.[3] He was appointed as Bishop of Palmerston North by Pope John Paul II on 6 March 1980 and was consecrated on 23 April 1980.[2] He established the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (built in 1925, rededicated in 1980, renovated and added to in 1988) as his seat of operations.[4] He retired on 22 February 2012.[2] Cullinane College was named after him.
Peter Cullinane | |
|---|---|
| Emeritus Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North | |
| Province | Wellington |
| Diocese | Palmerston North |
| Installed | 23 April 1980 |
| Term ended | 22 February 2012 |
| Predecessor | Diocese established |
| Successor | Charles Drennan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 23 December 1961 (Priest) in Genoa |
| Consecration | 23 April 1980 (Bishop)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter James Cullinane 29 November 1936 Dannevirke, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Residence | Palmerston North |
| Occupation | Emeritus Roman Catholic bishop |
| Profession | Cleric |
In 1990, Cullinane was awarded the New Zealand 1990 Commemoration Medal.[5] In the 2006 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the community.[6]
