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27th anniversary of Pā Wiremu Te Awhitu marked

Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Te Awhitu

On Saturday 31st July, the 27th anniversary of the death of Pā Wiremu Te Awhitu SM was celebrated.  Te Awhitu was New New Zealand’s first Māori Catholic priest. The celebration took place at Te Awhitu’s home marae, Whānau Maria, Mary’s Family, at Okahukura, Taumarunui. Bishop Steve Lowe DD, Bishop of the Hamilton Diocese, was main Read more