| John Grimes | |
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John Grimes in 1887 |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Christchurch |
| Enthroned | 1887 |
| Reign ended | 1915 |
| Predecessor | New title |
| Successor | Matthew Brodie |
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| Born | 11 February 1842 London United Kingdom |
| Died | 15 March 1915 (aged 73) Christchurch New Zealand |
John Joseph Grimes (1842–1915) was the first Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand. He was appointed on 13 May 1887 and died in office on 15 March 1915.
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| Preceded by New title |
1st Bishop of Christchurch 1887–1915 |
Succeeded by Matthew Brodie |
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