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Tauranga priest is suing Church for racial harassment

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A Tauranga priest is suing the Catholic Church over claims of racial harassment and exploitation.

Father Alex Kapiarumala left India to work as a priest in Bay of Plenty nine years ago.

He said he quickly became ostracised by certain colleagues, as well as deceived, exploited and stereotyped for his Indian heritage. Continue reading

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