You don’t have to be a believer to say amen to Wanganui Catholic priest David Bell’s opposition to community leaders’ plans to hound paroled sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson out of town. Mayor Annette Main’s call to shun him was not a message Christians could adopt, said Monsignor Bell, adding that those who are threatening Read more
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Monsignor Bell brushed up on his French for Rugby World Cup
Friday, November 18th, 2011If you thought watching the Rugby World Cup final was hard going, spare a thought for Monsignor David Bell.
Msgr Bell, from St Mary’s Catholic Church, was assigned as chaplain to the French rugby team for this year’s tournament and while Les Bleus didn’t seek his involvement, he still felt compelled to support the players.
Speaking at a Rotary Club of Wanganui meeting yesterday, Msgr Bell said he set about “loitering with intent” at the team’s hotel and training sessions in the North Shore.
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Tuesday, August 9th, 2011
Monsignor David Bell of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Whanganui has been assigned as team chaplain for “Les Blues”. Msgr Bell was appointed to accompany the French side during the Rugby World Cup after he included on his application that he knew a little bit of French. However, he admitted a fluent conversation could be difficult. Read more