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'''Most Reverend''' '''Edward Russell Gaines [[Doctor of Divinity|DD]]''' (1926–1994) was the Auxiliary Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Auckland]] (1976–1981) and was the first [[Bishop]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand|Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] (1980–1994). |
'''Most Reverend''' '''Edward Russell Gaines [[Doctor of Divinity|DD]]''' (1926–1994) was the Auxiliary Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Auckland]] (1976–1981) and was the first [[Bishop]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand|Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton]], [[New Zealand]] (1980–1994). |
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Born in [[Whanganui]] 0n 3 November 1926, Gaines received his secondary education at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St. Peter's College]], Epsom, conducted by the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Christian Brothers]]. He then went on to study at [[Holy Name Seminary]], Christchurch (operated by the [[Jesuit]] order) and [[Holy Cross (New Zealand)| |
Born in [[Whanganui]] 0n 3 November 1926, Gaines received his secondary education at [[St Peter's College, Auckland|St. Peter's College]], Epsom, conducted by the [[Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand|Christian Brothers]]. He then went on to study at [[Holy Name Seminary]], Christchurch (operated by the [[Jesuit]] order) and [[Holy Cross College (New Zealand)|Holy Cross College, Mosgiel]] (operated by the [[Congregation of the Mission|Vincentian]] order). |
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Gaines was ordained a Catholic priest on 13 July 1950 by Archbishop [[James Michael Liston|James Liston]] at [[St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland]]. On the 8 December 1976 he was ordained a Bishop by [[John Mackey (Roman Catholic bishop)|Bishop John Mackey]] snd served Auxiliary Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Auckland]] until 1980. On 19 June 1980 Gaines was appointed first Bishop of the new Diocese of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]]. |
Gaines was ordained a Catholic priest on 13 July 1950 by Archbishop [[James Michael Liston|James Liston]] at [[St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland]]. On the 8 December 1976 he was ordained a Bishop by [[John Mackey (Roman Catholic bishop)|Bishop John Mackey]] snd served Auxiliary Bishop of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland|Auckland]] until 1980. On 19 June 1980 Gaines was appointed first Bishop of the new Diocese of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton]]. |
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The Most Reverend Edward Russell Gaines | |
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| Bishop of Hamilton, New Zealand | |
| See | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Installed | 19 June 1980 |
| Term ended | 6 September 1994 |
| Predecessor | Post Created |
| Successor | Denis George Browne |
| Other post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland (1976-80) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 13, 1950 |
| Consecration | December 8, 1976 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1926 |
| Died | September 6, 1994 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Most Reverend Edward Russell Gaines DD (1926–1994) was the Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland (1976–1981) and was the first Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand (1980–1994).
Born in Whanganui 0n 3 November 1926, Gaines received his secondary education at St. Peter's College, Epsom, conducted by the Christian Brothers. He then went on to study at Holy Name Seminary, Christchurch (operated by the Jesuit order) and Holy Cross College, Mosgiel (operated by the Vincentian order).
Gaines was ordained a Catholic priest on 13 July 1950 by Archbishop James Liston at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland. On the 8 December 1976 he was ordained a Bishop by Bishop John Mackey snd served Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland until 1980. On 19 June 1980 Gaines was appointed first Bishop of the new Diocese of Hamilton.
Bishop Gaines died on 6 September 1994.
Notes
- Hamilton Catholic Diocese
- Catholic Hierarchy - Bishop Edward Russell Gaines [1]
Sources
- Dominic O'Sullivan and Cynthis Pier (eds), Turanga ngatahi: Standing together: the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, 1840–2005, Dunmore for the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, Wellington, 2005.
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