Matthew Brodie, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Matthew Brodie

2nd Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand

Date of Birth: 01-May-1864

Place of Birth: Coromandel, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Date of Death: 11-Oct-1943

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Matthew Joseph Brodie (1871 – 11 October 1943) was the second Catholic bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand.
He was appointed by Pope Benedict XV on 27 November 1915 and died in office on 11 October 1943.
He was the first New Zealander by birth to be made a Catholic bishop.
He was noted for his interest in promoting the general well-being of all.