Papal knighthood for Chch man
A papal knighthood has been conferred on a Christchurch man, Mr William Quirk, for the first time in the 100year history of the Catholic diocese of Christchurch. The award presented to Mr Quirk, a retired accountant, ranks fourth highest in honours awarded by the Pope. The three higher ranks are usually reserved for heads of State. The seven other papal knights in New Zealand are North Island residents. Pope John Paul II has conferred the knighthood of St Gregory the Great upon Mr Quirk for his long and distinguished service to the diocese in the fields of
administration and finance. Mr Quirk was awarded an M.B.E. for services in World War 11. He has been presi-
dent of the Canterbury Club and Canterbury Jockey Club. The director of Catholic communications, the Rev. Ray Schmack, yesterday said that the Catholic community was pleased that the knighthood has been awarded to a layman who worked as a close advisor and administrator with the three previous bishops of Christchurch. The insignia of the honour will be bestowed upon Mr Quirk by the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, the Most Rev. Basil Meeking, at a private ceremony attended by Mrs Quirk, the couple’s four daughters, and senior clergy of the diocese.
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Press, 22 December 1987, Page 7
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