Rev Denis Collins
Title:
Rev
First Name:
Denis
Middle Names:
Patrick
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Surname:
Collins
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Ordination Diocese:
Christchurch
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Place of Death:
Christchurch
Country of Death:
New Zealand
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Place of Burial:
Karori, Wellington
Country of Burial:
New Zealand
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Biographical Notes
Death notice, The Post, Wellington, 11 March 2026:
Rev Fr Denis Patrick Collins: Died peacefully at Nazareth House, Christchurch on March 6, 2026. Son of the late Denis and Norah Collins. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Maeve Collins (both deceased) and Margaret and Tony Giannotti. Loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle. Ordained Priest of the Wellington Diocese for 67 years. A Rosary will be recited at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 40 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington, at 7pm on Monday, March 16, where Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10.30am on Tuesday, March 17, to be followed by burial at Karori Cemetery.
"Requiescat in Pace".