Catholic Principal and Prison Chaplain celebrated in honours list
Long-time principal and teacher of St Joseph�s Maori Girls College has received the country�s highest honour.
Georgina Kingi has been named a Dame in the New Year�s Honours List.
�On behalf of my brother bishops I would like to congratulate Dame Georgina Kingi on this very special and public acknowledgement of her dedication and commitment to Maori Catholic education.� Bishop Patrick Dunn said.
�There will be many young women, pupils past and present around New Zealand and overseas who will be delighted and proud to hear of Miss Kingi becoming a Dame.� Bishop Dunn said.
She has been principal of St Joseph�s Maori Girls College since 1987, having taught at the school since 1969. She has also been a member of the Education Expert Panel for the Prime Minister�s Education Excellence Awards.
Of the announcement today, Education Minister Hekia Parata said, �Dame Georgina has worked tirelessly in education for over 40 years and has played a pivotal role in the education of generations of young Maori women. This honour is truly deserved.�
Also named in this year�s honours list is Catholic Prison Chaplain Mary Kamo as a Companion of the Order of Merit for her services to prisoners.
�We are delighted that one of our dedicated and hard working prison chaplains has been publicly acknowledged for work which is challenging, little known and takes place behind the scenes.� Bishop Dunn said.
�The award acknowledges her work supporting prisoners and accompanying them as they begin to turn their lives around and looking to reintegrate into the community.� He said.
�In this time of celebration we thank them for their ministries and pray for their continued energy and dedication.� He said.
Long-time principal and teacher of St Joseph�s Maori Girls College has received the country�s highest honour.
Georgina Kingi has been named a Dame in the New Year�s Honours List.
�On behalf of my brother bishops I would like to congratulate Dame Georgina Kingi on this very special and public acknowledgement of her dedication and commitment to Maori Catholic education.� Bishop Patrick Dunn said.
�There will be many young women, pupils past and present around New Zealand and overseas who will be delighted and proud to hear of Miss Kingi becoming a Dame.� Bishop Dunn said.
She has been principal of St Joseph�s Maori Girls College since 1987, having taught at the school since 1969. She has also been a member of the Education Expert Panel for the Prime Minister�s Education Excellence Awards.
Of the announcement today, Education Minister Hekia Parata said, �Dame Georgina has worked tirelessly in education for over 40 years and has played a pivotal role in the education of generations of young Maori women. This honour is truly deserved.�
Also named in this year�s honours list is Catholic Prison Chaplain Mary Kamo as a Companion of the Order of Merit for her services to prisoners.
�We are delighted that one of our dedicated and hard working prison chaplains has been publicly acknowledged for work which is challenging, little known and takes place behind the scenes.� Bishop Dunn said.
�The award acknowledges her work supporting prisoners and accompanying them as they begin to turn their lives around and looking to reintegrate into the community.� He said.
�In this time of celebration we thank them for their ministries and pray for their continued energy and dedication.� He said.
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