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Consecration of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Darfield
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TitleConsecration of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Darfield
DescriptionBishop Brodie consecrated the new St. Joseph's church in Darfield, 17 months after the previous church was destroyed by fire. Over 500 people attended the consecration ceremony, held on 27 June, 1937.
Original caption: 'Consecration of Roman Catholic church at Darfield, near Christchurch: new building replaces one destroyed by fire.'Date1937SourceSupplement to the Auckland Weekly News, 7 July 1937, p.58
DescriptionBishop Brodie consecrated the new St. Joseph's church in Darfield, 17 months after the previous church was destroyed by fire. Over 500 people attended the consecration ceremony, held on 27 June, 1937.Original caption: 'Consecration of Roman Catholic church at Darfield, near Christchurch: new building replaces one destroyed by fire.'
Date1937SourceSupplement to the Auckland Weekly News, 7 July 1937, p.58Connections
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Taken FromAuckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19370707-58-01
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Consecration of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Darfield (1937). Selwyn Stories, accessed 30/04/2026, https://selwynstories.selwynlibraries.co.nz/nodes/view/7046
