Comments on: Preferred option for Chch cathedral

By: Adrienne Puskas

Adrienne Puskas — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:21:07 +0000

I am a non catholic but spent much time with my friends who are in the cathedral plus learned piano from the Sacret Heart sisters when young – I would love to see your new cathedral rebuild on the Barbdoes site which has historical and emotional history

By: Genevieve Smith

Genevieve Smith — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:26:49 +0000

The Barbados Street site would be great for a new cathedral

By: Maurice Needham

Maurice Needham — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 02:32:35 +0000

I believe that the options open for the new cathedral should be weighed up against the gains that could be made,Longterm my thoughts are as follows,
1. The existing Pro Cathedral St.Marys, it has served suitable for use since earthquake,but too small for larger gatherings,plus the huge drawback is the lack of parking areas.
2.The Barbadoes Street site is an alternative,but personally it does not lend itself to a new grand structure,the area has outgrown its popularity since the early days of the old Cathedral masterpiece,sitting on a one way traffic approach is again inconvenient,and also has the lack of suitable parking areas.
3.I am a supporter of the city site as a new Cathedral would blend with the beauty around it.The site would draw much attention,especially with all that happens in the area,Town Hall,Convention Centre,Piano Room,entertainment area,plus a beautiful tourist draw card,plus the advantage of a parking building which would be a money spinner.I am aware of the massive costs involved and opposition from groups,but futuristic it offers greater resourcefulness.plus outside investment assisting development would be a possible resource.

By: Cecile Murphy

Cecile Murphy — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 22:25:43 +0000

I endorse the decision to remain on the cathedral site. There is more to a building than the physical. There are the memories surrounding the site. The catholic fraternity’s that raised the funds for the original building. The schools and people who paraded carrying their dioceses banners around the cathedral to mark the visit by the popes representative in the 1950s.
The prayer and the various presentations to the people by of Christchurch by the choirs. The organ recitals. Thee graduation ceremony of students from Christchurch Polytechnic. The cathedral itself was recognised as a significant building around the world and deserves the community to validate that. It is a shame to the city of Christchurch that no effort was made to find the repair or replacement a building of much more significance than the cathedral square cathedral
Cecile Murphy

By: P. H. Glass

P. H. Glass — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:04:27 +0000

I like the Barbados street sight the best,

By: Mr Jack O'Dea.

Mr Jack O'Dea. — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:22:23 +0000

After dwelling on the issue in a balanced way l believe that the site that will attract most appeal from the young and middle aged people/families, is the Armagh St. Area. A mid sized church or small cathedral in in this area would give catholic people, of all levels of our faith something to be proud of.
The result would lead to a significantly greater number of practicing Catholics. Bucking the trend.
I understand the cost factor issue, but for the long term, the church will benefit hugely.