Fr Rick Loughnan with Bishop-Elect Paul Martin express their deep sadness at the news of the death of Fr Graeme Blackburn in a road accident. We along with the whole diocesan family express our deepest sympathy to Graeme’s mother, Erin, and the family at this tragic loss.

Fr Graeme was the assistant priest at Our Lady of Victories Parish and was ordained a priest on 1 July 2017.

He was a wonderful man who was very well liked by all he came in contact with he will be greatly missed. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.

Father Graeme Joseph Blackburn

2 March 1984 – 15 January 2018

A loved and respected priest of the Christchurch Diocese and Assistant Priest, at Our Lady of Victories for six months.

Passed away as a result of a tragic motor accident in Christchurch on Monday January 15, 2018. Aged 33 years

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Saturday, January 20, at 11.00am. A Vigil Service will be held at Our Lady of Victories, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Friday, January 19, at 7.00pm

Kind Regards

Steve Hart - Principal