Catholic community faces tough decision over Cathedral

Audio, Radio New Zealand

The Catholic basilica in Christchurch was further damaged in Monday's earthquake making its demolition all but inevitable.

Insurance cancelled for landmark Chch buildings

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Insurance cover has been cancelled for Christchurch's historic Arts Centre and its Catholic Cathedral which were both badly damaged in the February earthquake.

One week on, vigils to be held for those who died in quake

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Anglican and Catholic churches will unite today, holding services with cathedral bells tolling throughout the country in remembrance of those who died in the Christchurch earthquake.

Chch churches face tough decisions over rebuilding

Audio, Radio New Zealand

As part of the future of Christchurch it is expected a third of all Catholic and almost half of all Presbyterian churches damaged in Christchurch's February earthquake might not be rebuilt.

Empty Churches - Father John O'Connor

Audio, Radio New Zealand

Catholic priest Father John O'Connor is of a mind that religion is not about to become extinct in NZ, especially in light of how people responded to last month's Christchurch earthquake.