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Cardboard cathedral proposed for 'quake-hit Christchurch

Cardboard cathedral proposed for 'quake-hit Christchurch

Christchurch leaders have revealed the unconventional design they want to use for the city's temporary Cathedral and it is made out of cardboard.

02 August 2011

Christchurch Bishop fears her clergy are facing "exhaustion of spirit" following more tremors

Christchurch Bishop fears her clergy are facing "exhaustion of spirit" following more tremors

The bishop of Christchurch, the Rt Revd Victoria Matthews, has said she fears her clergy are facing "exhaustion of spirit" and experiencing "a deep weariness of soul" in the wake of new tremors in the New Zealand city.

15 June 2011

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Scottish singers came together for a major benefit concert on Monday for the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, and raised over £3,000 (over 6,000 New Zealand dollars).  

02 March 2011

Cathedrals prepare for Tuesday remembrance

Cathedrals prepare for Tuesday remembrance

Cathedrals around New Zealand, and parliament, will hold services tomorrow to support the people of Christchurch a week after the devastating earthquake struck the city.

28 February 2011

Faithful flock to open-air services in Christchurch

Faithful flock to open-air services in Christchurch

Thousands gathered in Christchurch yesterday to worship and pay their respects to those killed in last Tuesday's earthquake.

28 February 2011

Christchurch earthquake quake toll rises to 123

Christchurch earthquake quake toll rises to 123

The confirmed death toll from the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 123, while the number of missing people remains at about 200.

26 February 2011

*Updated* "Visitors and staff may be in collapsed cathedral" - Christchurch Dean

*Updated* "Visitors and staff may be in collapsed cathedral" - Christchurch Dean

The Dean of Christchurch Cathedral, the Very Revd Peter Beck, has said he is fearful that people may have been in the Cathedral's tower when it collapsed after an earthquake struck the city.

22 February 2011