Stephen Joseph Reichert

"It is obvious that wise, strong and prophetic moral leadership is needed in Papua New Guinea in order to bring hope to a people that has lost its way in many areas of life. Parish priests, especially indigenous Papua New Guinea priests, motivated by a genuine and humble love for their flock, true and dedicated pastoral charity, should provide such leadership for the people entrusted to them by their bishop."

"Many of the Dioceses of Papua have been gifted with an old evangelization: the Christian population has grown and has received an excellent education. Today, in the new social and cultural context, opportunities to transmit the faith have decreased and new roads and new ways to bring the Gospel to children, youth and families are needed."