A proposal to restructure a Wellington cathedral’s music department has resulted in accusations of disrespect, suffering and disgust among members of the church’s senior ranks. The “insulting” proposal would see the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in the capital’s parliamentary precinct lose its director of music, Michael Fletcher. MONIQUE FORD/Stuff The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington is closed due to earthquake risk. Debbie Matheson, the church’s parish leader, said the proposal was put to various parish communities for consultation. As a result of those conversations, the church made changes to the proposal, Matheson said.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2021 00:45 UTC