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Mum said, ‘I think you need to be a priest.’

Mele Prescott

It was unheard of- a young single Tongan woman moving away from home. After working in travel and tourism for eight years, Mele Prescott left home in South Auckland to take a degree in theology. She saw this as a chance to wrestle with her thoughts and beliefs, as a young Christian follower in the Church. Her study led her to a position in Taranaki, where she was asked, What is a curate? Do you cure it?” Working in tikanga Pakeha, Mele has a wonderful story to tell. You can hear her being interviewed on Sweet Talk on Radio Taranaki

https://www.accessradiotaranaki.com/player?ShowID=1316

Posted in Pasefika, Study Opportunities, Waikato, Womens Stories, Talanoa, Young Voices

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