Cathedral Dean’s tattoos break down barriers

This summer will bring about a huge change for Jamie Allen.

Without hesitation, the Taranaki Cathedral Dean will be able to don a short-sleeved shirt and hit the beach with his family.

“It’s incredibly liberating,” said Allen, who has spent the past six years consciously covering the tattoos that cover much of his body.

Aware of the negative stereotypes tattoos still carried, Allen, 44, was reluctant to reveal his symbolic body art because of the sensitivity he had for his role at the Cathedral. Continue reading

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