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JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/STUFF Paul Martin, the Bishop of Christchurch, announces a decision on the earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. (First published in August 2019) Catholic leaders have revealed a planned precinct in central Christchurch will cost $100 million as they appoint architects to design a new cathedral. Christchurch firm Warren and Mahoney Architects and American firm Franck & Lohsen Architects have been unveiled as the team chosen to design the new $40m cathedral on a block overlooking Victoria Square on Colombo St. But the whole Catholic precinct, including the cathedral capable of seating 1000 people, an open courtyard, chancery offices, a garden and parking, will cost $100m.

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