Christchurch Mayor Lianne
Dalziel says that the city will miss the style of leadership
that Bishop Barry exemplified in post-earthquake
Christchurch.
Mayor Dalziel says that Bishop Barry
built very strong relationships across the city and was a
regular participant in community commemorations and
celebrations.
“He was a very thoughtful man and a
good listener,” says Mayor Dalziel.
“I met with
Bishop Barry in my role as Mayor, so I know how deeply he
felt about all aspects of recovery, not just for the
Catholic communities he served so ably, but for the city as
a whole.
Mayor Dalziel acknowledged how instrumental
Bishop Barry was in ensuring a good process was established
to investigate and weigh up all the options around the
future of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.
“This is an important part of Christchurch’s
heritage and one he loved very much. Whatever the final
outcome, we will know that no stone was left unturned to
come to that conclusion.
“I will miss his wise
counsel. May he rest in
peace."
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