Diocese of Christchurch Dioecesis Christopolitana | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Territory | New Zealand |
| Ecclesiastical province | Wellington |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| Rite | Roman Rite |
| Established | 10 May 1887 |
| Cathedral | St Mary's Blessed Sacrament |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Bishop | Vacant |
| Apostolic Administrator | Paul Martin, S.M. |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch (Dioecesis Christopolitana) is a suffragan diocese of the Archdiocese of Wellington. Its cathedral and see city are located in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand. It was formed on 5 May 1887 from a portion of the territory of the Diocese of Wellington, which was elevated to archdiocese later that same month.
