List of cathedrals in New Zealand facts for kids
A cathedral is a very important church building. It's special because it's the main church for a bishop, who is a leader in some Christian churches. Cathedrals are often very old and have amazing architecture. They are places where people gather for worship and community events.
This article lists the different cathedrals you can find across New Zealand. They are grouped by their Christian faith, also known as their denomination.
Catholic Cathedrals in New Zealand
The Catholic Church in New Zealand is a large Christian group. In the Catholic faith, a cathedral is the home church for a bishop. This is where they lead important services. All the cathedrals listed here belong to the Latin Rite, which is the most common tradition in the Catholic Church.
Here are the Catholic cathedrals in New Zealand:
- St Patrick's Cathedral in Auckland
- Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch (Note: This cathedral was damaged and a new one is being built.)
- St Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Christchurch (This serves as a temporary main church in Christchurch.)
- Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hamilton in Hamilton
- Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North in Palmerston North
- St Joseph's Cathedral in Dunedin
- Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington
Eastern Orthodox Cathedrals in New Zealand
The Eastern Orthodox Church is another branch of Christianity. It has a long history, especially in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In New Zealand, there is one main cathedral for the Greek Orthodox community.
This is the Eastern Orthodox cathedral:
- Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary in Wellington
Anglican Cathedrals in New Zealand
The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia is a Christian church that is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. Like the Catholic Church, Anglican cathedrals are also the main churches for bishops.
Here are the Anglican cathedrals found in New Zealand:
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Auckland
- Transitional Anglican Cathedral in Christchurch (This was built after the original cathedral was damaged.)
- ChristChurch Cathedral in Christchurch (The historic cathedral is currently being restored.)
- Christ Church Cathedral in Nelson
- Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Napier in Napier
- St Peter's Cathedral in Hamilton
- The Taranaki Cathedral, the Church of St Mary in New Plymouth
- Wellington Cathedral of St Paul in Wellington
