John Luck

John Edmund Luck (1840–1896) OSB was the fourth Catholic bishop of Auckland, New Zealand (1882–1896).[1] He was born in England.

For the Canadian politician and mayor of Gatineau, Quebec, see John-R. Luck.

Luck Crescent in Monte Cecilia Park, Hillsborough, Auckland was named in his honour in 1982.[2]

Notes
  1. Laracy, Hugh. "Luck, John Edmund". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
  2. Reidy, Jade (2013). Not Just Passing Through: the Making of Mt Roskill (2nd ed.). Auckland: Puketāpapa Local Board. p. 156. ISBN 978-1-927216-97-2. OCLC 889931177. Wikidata Q116775081.


References/Sources
  • E.R. Simmons, A Brief History of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland, 1978.
  • E.R. Simmons, In Cruce Salus, A History of the Diocese of Auckland 1848 – 1980, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland 1982.
  • Bishop John Edmund Luck OSB, Catholic Hierarchy website (retrieved 12 February 2011)


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