"Bishop Grimes held his office for twenty-seven years, during which period he made frequent visitations throughout his enormous diocese, which included some of the roughest country in New Zealand. He was indefatigable as an organiser, and was primarily responsible for the great number of Roman Catholic institutions which were established under efficient management during his long term as Bishop. He gained, and held to the end, the love and respect of his people, and has left, in the Cathedral, a lasting memorial of a singularly active life."
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John Joseph Grimes
John Joseph Grimes (11 February 1842 – 15 March 1915) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Christchurch.
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