[The Fiji Times by Solomoni Biumaiono] Father Daniel Sitaram began his life's journey along the dusty roads of Siberia in Labasa, running his way into the national athletics team and then furthering his dream by becoming an ordained priest.

Today he is the Waikato Hospital chaplain, an extension of his work as an Anglican priest.

Fr Daniel said he did similar work when he was a priest in Fiji but he ready for the challenges of a big hospital, and what the new 24-hour job offered.

"Well for those who are Christians, they are fine to deal with. Some want me to pray; many don't want any prayers being said for them. Others appreciate a pastoral visit only. Non-Christians clearly tell me they don't want a pastoral visit. More people are becoming liberal. However any Pacific Islander would request for prayers. Many in the young generation are not happy to hold on to Christian faith. This is really sad but it's their choice," Fr Daniel said.

The chaplain was born a Hindu and later converted to Christianity in 1978 after witnessing his mother getting healed during a prayer meeting.

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