Dioceses in Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands
Diocese of Aitape
Bishop:
Most Reverend Siby Matthew Peedikayil HGN, DD
Aitape Diocese has 25 parishes that spreads across Eastern part of Sandaun, in PNG.
Civic Population:
196000
Catholic Population:
165789
Address:
Bishop’s House P.O. Box 179, Aitape, 553, Sandaun
Phone:
457 2111 / 457 2046
Fax:
457 2819 / 457 2232
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Diocese of Auki
Bishop:
Most Reverend Jacob Aba SM, DD
Erected on December 17 1982 with current total parishes of 12. Coextensive with the civil Province of Malaita.
Civic Population:
155165
Catholic Population:
40000
Address:
Bishops House P.O. Box A 13, Auki, Malaita, Solomon Islands
Phone:
+63 967 225 4198.
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Diocese of Alotau-Sideia
Bishop:
Most Reverend Jacek Tendej, DD
The Diocese of Alotau-Sideia was created in 15 November 1966. There are 19 parishes. The areas under this diocese are in Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea.
Civic Population:
336998
Catholic Population:
59158
Address:
Bishops House P.O. Box 107, Alotau, MBP 211
Phone:
641 0293 / 7226 5717
Fax:
641 1325
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Diocese of Bougainville
Bishop:
Most Reverend Dariusz Kaluza MSF, DD
The diocese of Bougainville comprises of the whole of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville with 31 parishes. The first missionaries landed in Kieta in 1901. The Northern Solomon’s became a Prefecture Apostolic on 21 January 1904.
Civic Population:
319000
Catholic Population:
223300
Address:
Bishop’s House P.O. Box 85 Buka, AROB 355
Phone:
973 9052 / 7938 3916
Fax:
973 9043
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Diocese of Bereina
Bishop:
Most Reverend Otto Separy, DD
Comprises of Kairuku and Goilala districts of Central Province with 15 parishes.
Civic Population:
79825
Catholic Population:
55878
Address:
Bishop’s House P.O. Box 300, Boroko 111, NCD
Phone:
7018 5774
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Diocese of Daru-Kiunga
Bishop:
Most Reverend Joseph Durero SVD, DD
Formerly part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Port Moresby. Prefecture Apostolic 16 July 1959. Diocese of Daru 15 November 1987. It comprises the whole of the Western Province.
Civic Population:
215220
Catholic Population:
51768
Address:
Bishop’s House P.O. Box 42, Kiunga 355, WP
Phone:
649 1078 / 7300 3072
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Diocese of Gizo
Bishop:
Most Reverend Peter Houhou, DD
Vicariate Apostolic of Western Solomons on 11 July 1959 and became a diocese on November 5 1966. Comprises the Western, Choiseul and Isabel Provinces of Solomon Islands with current total of 8 parishes.
Civic Population:
133374
Catholic Population:
16459
Address:
Bishops House, St Peter’s Compound P.O. BoX 22, Gizo, Western, Solomon Islands
Phone:
677 60265 / 60130 / 677 749 4945
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Diocese of Goroka
Bishop:
Most Reverend Walenty Gryk SVD, DD
Became a diocese in November 15, 1996 comprises the Eastern Highlands Province with nine parishes.
Civic Population:
600000
Catholic Population:
14898
Address:
Bishop’s House P.O. Box 109, Goroka 441, EHP
Phone:
532 1798 (Diocesan Office)
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Archdiocese of Honiara
Bishop:
Most Reverend Christopher Cardone OP, DD
Prefecture Apostolic of the British Solomons 27 July 1897. Apostolic Vicariate of the South Solomons on 1st July 1912. It comprises the provinces of Guadalcanal, Makira-Ulawa, Temotu and Central Islands, and the area under the Honiara City Council.
Civic Population:
250849
Catholic Population:
55824
Address:
Holy Cross Catherdal P.O. Box 237, Honiara, GPO, Solomon Islands
Phone:
677 22387/ 67722869
Fax:
677 22869
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Diocese of Kavieng
Bishop:
Most Reverend Ronald Vunuvung, DD
Became part of Vicariate Apostolic of Rabaul 14 November 1922. It comprises the New Ireland Province, the Manus Province, and the Duke of York Islands in East New Britain Province. There are 21 parishes under the Diocese of Kavieng.
Civic Population:
264906
Catholic Population:
172000
Address:
P.O. Box 49, Kavieng 631, NIP
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Diocese of Kimbe
Bishop:
Most Reverend John Bosco Auram, DD
Part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Rabaul 14 November 1922. Established as a Catholic diocese on 4 July 2003. Comprises the whole of West New Britain Province. There are 19 parishes.
Civic Population:
297000
Catholic Population:
208000
Address:
Bishop’s House P.O. Box 182, Kimbe 621, WNB
Phone:
983 5087/ 7381 7546
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Diocese of Kerema
Bishop:
Most Reverend Pedro Baquero Jr SDB, DD
Part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Yule Island 16 July 1959. First became a Diocese in May 18 1976. Comprises the Gulf Province and has 19 parishes.
Civic Population:
158197
Catholic Population:
26100
Address:
P.O. Box 90, Kerema 311, GULF
Phone:
654 0021 / 7050 3939
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Diocese of Kundiawa
Bishop:
Most Reverend Paul Sundu,DD
Beginning of mission work 1934 while part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Alexishafen. Became a diocese on September 8, 1982. Comprises of the whole Simbu Province of Papua New Guinea with 18 parishes.
Civic Population:
278450
Catholic Population:
101549
Address:
P.O. Box 71, Kundiawa 461, SIM
Phone:
7110 7856
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Diocese of Lae
Bishop:
Most Reverend Rozario Menezes SMM
Part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Alexishafen 15 May 1925. Vicariate Apostolic of Lae 18 June 1959. Diocese 15 November 1966.
Civic Population:
893000
Catholic Population:
45500
Address:
Bishop's House, P.O. Box 3, Lae, Morobe Province 411, MOP
Phone:
7256 3309 / 7685 2987
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Archdiocese of Madang
Bishop:
Most Reverend Anton Bal, DD
Established as an Archdiocese of Madang on November 1966. There are 31 parishes.
Civic Population:
493906
Catholic Population:
125000
Address:
Archbishop’s Residence
P.O. box 750, Madang 511, MDG
Phone:
422 3272 / 422 0141 / 7235 6519
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Diocese of Mendi
Bishop:
Most Reverend Donald Francis Lippert OFM Cap DD
Part of the Vicariate Apostolic of Port Moresby 13 July 1964. Vicariate Apostolic 16 July 1965. Diocese 15 November 1966. Comprises the whole of the Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces.
Civic Population:
868209
Catholic Population:
82553
Address:
P.O. Box 69, Mendi 251, SHP
Phone:
7279 1212
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Archdiocese of Mount Hagen
Bishop:
Most Reverend Archbishop Clement Papa, DD
First became a diocese on November 15, 1966 with 25 parish + 1 Quasi parish.
Civic Population:
930532
Catholic Population:
215924
Address:
P.O. Box 54, Mt Hagen 281, WHP
Phone:
542 1285
Fax:
542 2138
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Archdiocese of Port Moresby
Bishop:
His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat MSC DD KBE
Became Archdiocese since November 15, 1996 with 19 parishes.
Civic Population:
575546
Catholic Population:
187382
Address:
Archbishop’s House
P.O. Box 1032, Boroko 111, NCD
Phone:
325 1192/325 3238 / 7981 8379
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Archdiocese of Rabaul
Bishop:
Most Reverend Rochus Josef Tatamai MSC DD CSM
Established on November 15, 1966. A total of 45 parishes.
Civic Population:
373740
Catholic Population:
174463
Address:
Archbishop’s House, Vunapope P.O.Box 375, Kokopo 613, ENB
Phone:
982 9834/ 982 8404 /7236 3695
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Diocese of Vanimo
Bishop:
Most Reverend Francis Meli, DD, JCL
Established in November 15 1966 with a total of parishs of 21.
Civic Population:
113191
Catholic Population:
38921
Address:
Bishop’s house Sec. 47, Lot 1, Transmitter P.O. Box 205, Vanimo 551, SDN
Phone:
7081 6033
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Diocese of Wabag
Bishop:
Most Reverend Justin Ain Soongie, DD
Was formerly part of the Archdiocese of Mount Hagen. Diocese of Wabag 18 March 1982. Comprises the whole of Enga Province. Total of 18 parishes.
Civic Population:
462834
Catholic Population:
79385
Address:
Catholic Diocese of Wabag
P.O. Box 191, Wabag 291, ENG
Phone:
547 1096/547 1107/ 7160 3077
Fax:
547 1230
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Diocese of Wewak
Bishop:
Most Reverend Jozef Roszynski SVD DD
Part of Prefecture Apostolic of Kaiser-Wilhelmland 1896. Part of the Prefecture Apostolic of Eastern Kaiser-Wilhelmland 1913. Part of the Prefecture Apostolic of Eastern New Guinea 1922. Vicariate Apostolic of Central New Guinea 1931. Vicariate of Apostolic of Wewak 1952. Diocese of Wewak 15 November 1966. Comprises the greater part of the East Sepik Province.
Civic Population:
392081
Catholic Population:
154233
Address:
Bishop's Office PO Box 107, Wewak 531, ESP
Phone:
7273 6556 / 7824 2892 / 7821 0988 / 456 1675
Fax:
456 2142
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