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From 11–15 May 2026, the Catholic Diocese of Wabag hosted a refresher in-service training workshop at the Holy Spirit Senta Par for both existing and new members of Caritas Enga, the Justice, Peace, Development and Relief agency of the Diocese. Participants of the in-service training workshop The week-long workshop brought together leaders and members committed to addressing social issues and promoting peace throughout Enga Province. Among the key issues discussed was the ong

Friday,15th May, the staff of the Commission of National Catholic Education, along with the staff of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, celebrated Catholic Teachers Day. Mr Vincent Sobo, Acting Secretary of the Commission of National Catholic Education, and Sr. Roshni Kachuwa, Secretary of the Commission of Religious Education, cutting a cake in commemoration of Catholic Teachers Day As a part of the short celebration, a brief histor

Bishop Justin Ain Soongie, Vice President of CBCPNGSI and Bishop of Wabag Diocese, welcomes Grand Chief Sir Peter Ipatas, KBE, GCL, MP, and the General Secretary of CBCPNGSI, Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj, for the Grand Opening of St. Francis Kindergarten School at Keas on Wednesday, 13th of May 2026, witnessed by the people of Enga Province. Bishop Justin Ain Soongie, Vice President of the CBCPNGSI and Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj Secretary General of CBCPNGSI Bishop Justin Ain Soongie,

Port Moresby, PNG: In this dynamic digital and AI era, young people need to understand how to navigate technology, recognize its impact, and use it positively to influence others. Participants of the Media Education Seminar at the Sivarai Namona Pastoral Centre An overnight session of the Media Education Seminar 2026 Series was held from Friday, 5:00 pm (May 1) to Saturday, 3:00 pm (May 2, 2026), at the Sivarai Namona Pastoral Centre. The program brought together over fifty p

A five-day program marking the Feast of Divine Mercy was held in the Diocese of Kerema from April 9th to 13th, 2026, at St. Pius Parish, Putei. The event drew more than 400 participants, including a large number of young people from the four mountain regions as well as the host community of Putei. His Excellency Bishop Pedro Baquero SVD, during the Eucharistic Celebration at St. Pius Parish Many of the faithful travelled from distant outstations, some walking for hours and ev

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands joyfully marked today’s celebration of Mother’s Day, honoring all mothers and mother figures among its staff for their love, dedication, and invaluable contribution to both family and Church life. The occasion also included a special remembrance of staff members celebrating their birthdays in the month of May, adding to the spirit of gratitude and fellowship. In a further highlight, the Conference recogni

KEREMA – The National Caritas PNG Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands successfully conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for participants at Terapo Parish in the Diocese of Kerema from May 5–7, 2026. Participants and facilitators of the TOT workshop The three-day workshop brought together 42 participants, including youth groups, mothers’ groups, community leaders, church leaders, and three ward councilors. The progra

The call to the priesthood is a sacred invitation to serve, deeply rooted in love and in the mission of proclaiming the Word of God to all people. After seventeen years of faithful formation within the Church, Rev. Deacon David Tiko Oala, O.Carm, was ordained to the priesthood in the Carmelite Order. His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat, MSC, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Port Moresby, lays hands on Rev. Deacon David Tiko Oala, O.Carm, during the Rite of Ordination, invoki

On Sunday, 26 April, the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in Port Moresby welcomed His Excellency Bishop Otto Separy, Bishop of Bereina and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), for a special Mass with students and staff. Bishop Separy was in Port Moresby for the Bishops’ Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which the bishops went out to lead Masses in various parishes and communities around the city. As part of

DBTI Boroko, Port Moresby: A moment of camaraderie and a powerful reminder of the Salesian Family spirit was shared on April 25, 2026, through a Meet and Greet program organized by a committee of the Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco PGS, commonly known as Corporate Bosco. With just over one hundred attendees, past pupils from Don Bosco Gabutu, Vunabosco–Kokopo, Don Bosco Araimiri–Kerema, Don Bosco Vanimo, Don Bosco Kumgi–Simbu, and Don Bosco Technological Institute (DBTI)

PORT MORESBY- “GOD CALLED US TO BE CHRISTIANS FIRST” was the main message in Bishop Paul Sundu’s homily when he presided mass at St Paul’s Catholic Parish in Gerehu Stage 6 (six) on Sunday the 26th of April, 2026. During his homily, the Bishop of Kundiawa referenced the gospel, emphasising Jesus as the good Shepherd and we must all listen to his voice and follow him. He urged the catholic faithfuls present to remember that each and everyone is a Christian before they are anyo

April 26 — The parish of St. John the Apostle Tokarara was filled with joy and spiritual fervor as His Excellency Bishop Dariusz Kaluza, MSF (Bishop of the Diocese of Buka), presided over a lively Eucharistic celebration on Sunday 26th April. His Excellency Bishop Dariusz Kaluza, MSF in prayer during the Prayers’ of the Faithful session. The liturgical service was marked by a spirited display of singing, with the parish choir leading the congregation in hymns that echoed the