Bishops & Dioceses

Bishop Emeritus: Most Reverend Leonard Anthony Boyle DD

Biography

• Born at Nightcaps, Southland on 30 November 1930
• Educated at Sister of Mercy convent schools in Nightcaps and Winton; St. Kevin's College, Oamaru; Holy Name College, Christchurch; Holy Cross College, Mosgiel
• Ordained at Winton on 31 June 1961
• Appointments held since ordination: Curate, South Dunedin 1961 - 1964; Curate, Georgetown, Invercargill 1964 - 1970; Parish Priest - South Dunedin 1970 - 1972; Parish Priest - St. Mary's, Invercargill 1972 - 1983
• Ordained Bishop for the Dunedin Diocese at Dunedin's Town Hall on 3 May 1983