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The Catholic Diocese of Kimbe celebrated an important moment in the faith journey of 406 young Catholics who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at Valanguo Parish on 14 October 2026. The sacrament was administered by Bishop John Bosco Auram during his pastoral visit to the parish. The candidates came from Valanguo Parish and its sub-parishes, gathering with their families and parish communities to celebrate this important step in their Christian formation and deepen their

Port Moresby: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of our everyday lives, but as technology continues to grow, young people must not forget the importance of human dignity, truth and love. This was the message of His Excellency Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, in his address to students of Catholic schools in Port Moresby, during the St. Carlo Acutis Film Festival held at the Catholic Bishops Conference on 17 Octobe

Muli Fatima Shrine Proclaimed His Excellency, Most Rev. Donald Lippert, OFM Cap., Bishop of Mendi and host Bishop MULI, Diocese of Mendi – In a moment of profound grace for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea, the regional shrine at Muli in the Diocese of Mendi, was canonically elevated to the dignity of National Shrine. On Monday, 13 October 2026, the Church and sacred grounds of Muli, Southern Highlands Province, were formally declared the National Shrine of Our Lady of

CBC staff cutting their birthday cake during the Staff Gathering and commemoration of World Teachers Day including Sr. Roshni's 35th anniversary. In commemoration of World Teachers Day last week, the staff of Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands gathered together today, 12th October 2026, to honor those who have contributed towards the informal and formal educational sector of our beautiful country. The gathering was also to celebrate the birthd

Fires are breaking out everywhere. With oil palm and dry grass catching flames rapidly and smoke filling the air, Fr. Evance warns that public health is now at risk. Kimbe, West New Britain - A Franciscan Capuchin Friar based in the Diocese of Kimbe, who is also the Parish Priest of Bitokara - St. Theresia of the Child Jesus and the Coordinator of JPIC - Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation - within the Capuchins in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, is urging resident

On Thursday, 1st October 2026, between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, the Catholic Professionals Society of Papua New Guinea (CPS PNG) officially launched its nationwide voter education and civic awareness campaign, Project 2027, at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Boroko, Port Moresby. Operating under the motto “Lumen et Vocem Catholica” a light and a voice of the Catholic faith in PNG, the non-partisan initiative was established to promote good governance, ethical stewardship, and civic res

An Urgent Pastoral Appeal from His Lordship Bishop Joseph Durero SVD DARU-KIUNGA, Western Province – His Lordship Bishop Joseph Durero SVD, Bishop of Daru-Kiunga, has made an urgent appeal for prayers for rain and for the people affected by the El Niño-induced drought in Western Province and in many parts of the country during Mass this morning at the Catholic Bishops Conference in Port Moresby. In an emotional appeal, Bishop Durero said communities across the province are fa

This article is a reflection on and application of the message for 100 Years of World Mission Sunday. It is authored by Fr. Dr. Christian Sieland, a Papua New Guinean Catholic priest who serves as the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) for Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. October holds a special place in the life of the Catholic Church because it is universally recognised as Mission Month. It is a time to awaken in all of us the awareness tha

.His Eminence Mykola Cardinal Bychok, His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat, and His Excellency Archbishop Maurizio Bravi with Bishops after the Thanksgiving Mass of their Annual Retreat PORT MORESBY, 25 September 2026 - The Annual Spiritual Retreat of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands CBCPNGSI concluded Friday with a solemn Thanksgiving Mass presided over by His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat, M.S.C., with the homily delivered by Retrea

His Excellency, the Most Reverend Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands and His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat MSC pictured with Archbishop Anton Bal, Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM, Fr. Stefano Mosca PIME and concelebrants during the celebration of the 200th birth anniversary of Blessed John Mazzucconi ALOTAU — The Catholic Diocese of Alotau–Sideia marked the bicentenary of Blessed Giovanni Battista Mazzucconi, one of the foundatio

Bishops Concelebrating at Mass, extending both their hands with palms down over the offerings PORT MORESBY, 23 September 2026 — The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PNGSI), currently on their Annual Retreat, celebrated Holy Mass today for the Memorial of St. Pio of Pietrelcina at the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) Chapel in Port Moresby. The retreat, which began on Monday and will conclude on Friday, is being facilitated by His Eminence

Photo @VIVAT Communication Team VIVAT International held a training workshop in Madang, Papua New Guinea, from 14 to 18 September 2025. The event brought together religious, diocesan, youth and lay participants to strengthen local action for justice, peace and the integrity of creation. The workshop was organised at the SVD Conference Centre by the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) coordinators, Sr Arnolda Kavanamur, SSpS, and Fr Vincent Wasaring, SVD. Understan