Bishops & Dioceses

Bishop of Auckland: Most Reverend Patrick Dunn DD

Biography

• Born in 1950.
• Educated at St Michael's school, Remuera, Sacred Heart College, Glen Innes and the University of Auckland.
• Studied for priesthood at Holy Cross College, Mosgiel. Ordained at St Michael's Church, Remuera on 24 April 1976.
• 1988-1989: studied at Melbourne College of Divinity for Master Degree in Theology.
• Following ordination, pastoral work included work with the Catholic Maori Mission, and the parishes of Mangere East, Takapuna, Pakuranga and Northcote.
• 1986-1987: diocesan director of vocations.
• 1990: Book, 'Priesthood' published in New York.
• 1992: appointed personal assistant to Auckland's bishop, Denis Browne.
• 25 July 1994: ordained Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland.
• 24 December 1994: appointed Bishop of Auckland to succeed Bishop Denis Browne. Formally installed in St Patrick's Cathedral on 29 March 1995.
• Conference Deputy for Holy Cross Seminary & Council, Good Shepherd College, Catholic Communications