Knowing My Place An Autobiography in 3-D

In March 1980, Pope John Paul II created the Diocese of Palmerston North, and appointed a priest-theologian Peter Cullinane as it's founding bishop.

In his autobiography, Bishop Cullinane has shared his personal story and also provided insights into the first forty years of the new diocese's life and history. His faithfulness to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and his leadership in liturgy formation, ecumenical relationships and work for social justice brought the benefit to his own diocese, but also to the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference, and further afield.

Ten years into his episcopate, Peter suffered a massive heart attack, resulting in considerable and inoperable damage. That he was able to continue until his retirement, at seventy five years, to lead the diocese so effectively is testimony to his courage and commitment. This is a very human story, and witness to the risen Christ.

Cardinal Thomas Williams Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington.