The restored Rose Historic Chapel is reopening to the public on Wednesday 25 July.

The stone chapel, formerly known as the St Mary’s Convent Chapel, was built on Colombo Street in 1910 and was severely damaged in the February 2011 earthquake – just three days before centenary celebrations were due to be held.

It has taken two years of repair and restoration managed by Christchurch City Council to return the chapel, with its outstanding collection of stained glass windows, to its former glory.

The building, which is registered as a category two heritage place, is no longer consecrated and for more than 10 years before the earthquakes it was a popular wedding and cultural events venue.

WHAT: Rose Historic Chapel reopening

WHEN: 11am–noon, Wednesday 25 July

WHERE: Rose Historic Chapel
866 Colombo Street

WHO: Mayor Lianne Dalziel
Bob Shearing, Rose Historic Chapel Trust
Susan Harding, Rose Historic Chapel Trust

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