Dear Editor, The Kata cartoon in your paper on September 13, inferring that we as Catholics are brainwashed by the clergy on Rarotonga is wrong.

We stand behind our Bishop and priests, and all of us are blessed to be in their presence because they have dedicated their life to the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and they are an instrument of God.

Our clergy manifest themselves daily to the church, and distribute divine grace when giving Holy Communion to the faithful.

We truly receive God directly from the hand of our clergy.

Sincerely,

Steve Boggs