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PORT MORESBY — His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization and Special Envoy of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, has concluded his three-day pastoral visit to Papua New Guinea for the 125th Jubilee of the arrival of the Catholic faith in Bougainville. The Cardinal departed Jacksons International Airport early this morning for Manila, en route to Rome, after celebrating his final Mass in the country on Monday evening at 6 p.m. at Mary Qu

Port Moresby | Thursday, 14 August 2026: His Eminence Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization and Special Envoy of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, arrived in Papua New Guinea this morning for the 125th Anniversary Jubilee of the Catholic Diocese of Bougainville. Cardinal Tagle was officially received at 7:50 AM at the Jacksons International Airport VIP Lounge by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBC PNG

Executive Director Br. Martin Tnines SVD (Image Source:LSE blogs) GOROKA – A groundbreaking nationwide survey by the Melanesian Institute in Goroka has revealed what many have long felt: Papua New Guineans have had enough of sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV). The survey of 2,000 people across all provinces found that 90% confirm SARV happens in their own community. Hundreds of men, women and children are killed, tortured and displaced every year after being branded a

WEWAK - On Sunday, 9 August, the Correctional Institution Service (CIS) at Boram gathered to celebrate the Patron Feast of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe — a Polish Franciscan priest and martyr whose life continues to speak powerfully to people living and working in correctional settings. The celebration also marked 30 years since the dedication of the CIS Wewak chapel and its services to St. Maximilian Kolbe as its patron. In the photo from left to right: Fr. Lawrence Arokiaraj

“When the purpose is clear, the script can almost write itself,” said Ms Lucy Napitalai, facilitator at the fourth Media Education Seminar (MES), held on 8 August at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. The fourth seminar built on the filmmaking skills developed during previous sessions, preparing students and teachers for the upcoming Short Film Festival scheduled for 17 October. The Catholic Bishops Conference hosted the 4th Media Educati

PORT MORESBY: In a deeply moving celebration of faith, culture and mission, Port Moresby Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary Help of Christians was filled on Thursday 6th August at 3:00 PM, Feast of the Transfiguration, for the Presbyteral Ordination of Rev. Deacon Konkani Attisso Joël SDB and Rev. Deacon Anderson Pop Ehava SDB. The Solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by His Lordship Bishop Pedro Baquero Jr. SDB, Bishop of Kerema, and concelebrated by a large number of S

The Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS) delegation was privileged to represent Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands at the Salesian Youth Movement Caravario Encounter 2026 held in Cebu, Philippines. Guided by the theme “Belong, Believe, Become,” the gathering brought together Salesian youth from across Southeast Asia in a celebration that was vibrant, youthful, and deeply spiritual. More than just an event, the encounter served as a transformative experie

Participants of workshop recieve their sewing machines and gather for a group photo with Mr Noel Langu and Sr. Maria Goretti Leison From the 27th to the 31st of July 2026, the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNGSI (CBCPNGSI) headquarters in Port Moresby served as a place of transformation and hope. The National Family Life Commission organized a week-long sewing workshop designed to provide practical skills and a renewed sense of purpose to those often overlooked by society. T

Most Reverend Archbishop Anton Bal, Fr Marek Kondrat FD, Fr Joseph Yakawa Dio, and the candidates who received the Sacrament of Confirmation after the Mass Celebration Sunday 19th July 2026, Holy Spirit Cathedral Parish, Madang Town, Madang Province. “We are children of God and have an identity resembling God.” This was the beautiful reminder that His Grace Anton Bal, DD, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Madang, delivered to the candidates and faithful during a special Sacra

Kipan family poses for a group photo after the Thanksgiving Mass Celebration at Pandam in the Ambum LLG. On Saturday, 25th July 2026, at Pandam village in the Ambum Rural LLG of the Kompiam-Ambum District in Enga Province, a joyful gathering took place. Harty Kipan, a new teacher at Wanepap Inclusive High School, brought his family together to give thanks to God. With him for this special day were his wife, Deblin Kipan, who is currently in her third year of studies at the

PORT MORESBY – The Catholic Youth Ministry Directory of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI) was officially launched during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, Don Bosco Technological Institute, on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Mr. Augustine, youth representative from the Southern Region of PNG, receives a copy of the Youth Directory from His Grace Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to PNG &