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350 strong Kerala Catholic community in Palmerston North

Thursday, April 12th, 2018

Newly-appointed JP Saju Cherian is the founder of the Kerala Catholic community in Palmerston North. It has 350 members.

“There are two Kerala priests at St Mary’s Church on Ruahine St who support our people with their cultural and spiritual needs.”

The two priests were employed after the Kerala Catholic organisation approached Bishop Charles.

“People feel at home there as our cultural ceremonies are important to us.” Continue reading

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