Anglican Diocese of Christchurch
The Diocese of Christchurch is one of the thirteen dioceses and hui amorangi (Māori bishoprics) of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The Diocese covers the area between the Conway River and the Waitaki River in the South Island of New Zealand.
Diocese of Christchurch | |
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| Bishopric | |
Arms of the Diocese of Christchurch | |
| Incumbent: Peter Carrell | |
| Style | The Most Reverend |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Territory | South Island |
| Ecclesiastical province | Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia |
| Headquarters | Christchurch |
| Coordinates | 43°31′55″S 172°38′18″E |
| Information | |
| First holder | Henry Harper |
| Formation | 1856 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Cathedral | Cardboard Cathedral |
| Current leadership | |
| Parent church | Anglican Communion |
| Major Archbishop |
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| Bishop of Christchurch | Peter Carrell |
| Website | |
| www | |
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