A pectoral Cross that has travelled the world

The Auckland Diocese collection includes a pectoral cross formerly worn by Bishop Thomas Croke, the second bishop of the diocese. The cross reached the collection after traveling through Rome and Tonga.

The diocese notes that current and past bishops often wear the pectoral crosses of their predecessors. For example, Bishop Lenihan wore the cross of Bishop Luck, while both Bishop Pat Dunn and the current bishop have worn the pectoral cross of Bishop Pompallier.