Sad to hear of the passing of Monsignior David Bennett. Many may have heard already.

Te Arawa, a respected member of the Bennet whānau. He was their genealogist for years.

A great friend of Bishop Māriu and Pa Henare.

First Māori to be elevated to the Monsigniori.

Third (possibly fourth) Māori ordained priest in 1968. First mass celebrated at Te Unga Waka, and regular visitor to Hāto Petera.

Closely connected to Te Kiingitanga.

Moe mai rā e Pā.