Reverend Father John (Jack) Joseph O'Connor
O’CONNOR, John (Jack) Joseph
Reverend Father,
Loved and respected priest of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. Peacefully on 19th September 2026 at Nazareth House Christchurch; in his 97th year. Loved son of the late William and Margaret (dec. Grays Corner) and brother of Kay (Christchurch) and the late William, Brian, Steve, Con and Mark. A much loved and respected uncle, cousin, brother-in-law, and priest and friend to parishioners across the Christchurch Diocese in South Canterbury, Westland, Hurunui, Chatham Island and Christchurch City.
Rest in Peace
Jack will rest in the Nazareth Chapel, open for visit and prayer from 11.00am Wednesday 23rd September. Vigil Service Wednesday 4.00pm at Nazareth Chapel. Jack’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday 24th September 10.00am at Nazareth Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, followed by burial at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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