"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."
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H. Exc. Most Rev. Stephen REICHERT, O.F.M. Cap., Bishop of Mendi, Papua New Guinea (24 November 1998) Press Office of the Holy See
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