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Catholic services are finishing in Lyttelton, ending a 150-year tradition dating back to the early whalers and Irish immigrants who came to New Zealand.
Dwindling numbers, a priest shortage, and a plan to merge parishes have led to the “end of an era” when the last Catholic service is held in Lyttelton. LEE KENNY reports. It will be with a sense of sadness that Father Peter Costello delivers his sermon on Sunday. It will be the last Catholic mass held in Lyttelton, ending a tradition in the Canterbury port town dating back more than 150 years. About 200 parishioners, past and present, will attend a special gathering at the site of St Joseph the Worker Church, which was destroyed by the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
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May 17th 2021.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Madeline, daughter Susan, sons James and Neil, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren Jake and Ruby, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May he rest in peace.
Michael’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday in St Joseph the Worker Church, Moyglass, at 11.30 and may be watched online at Churchcamlive.ie/Moyglass
Burial will take place in the adjoining Cemetery after Mass.
House private please.
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