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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 &

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Youth representatives for the Youth Commission, along with His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat, Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Bishop Pedro Centeno Baquero, and Bishop John Bosco Auram. PORT MORESBY – The Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Don Bosco Technological Institute (DBTI) became a place of prayer and celebration on Sunday, 19 July, as the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea officially launched the Directory for Catholic Youth Ministry during a solemn Eucha

MADANG – Holy Spirit Parish in the Archdiocese of Madang experienced a week of profound spiritual celebration as it marked the Sacraments of Matrimony, Baptism and the Holy Eucharist on 7, 10 and 12 July 2026. The three celebrations highlighted the parish's vibrant faith community and the continuing journey of Christians through the sacramental life of the Church. Fr Marek Kondrat ministering the Sacrament of Marriage The week began on Tuesday, 7 July, with the celebration of

PORT MORESBY – The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), Youth Commission, officially began its Youth Commission Workshop 2026 with a Holy Eucharist this morning at the CBC Headquarters in Port Moresby. The opening Mass was celebrated by Fr. Roger Alabeti, MSC, while His Excellency Bishop Pedro Baquero, SDB, Bishop of Kerema Diocese, delivered the homily, calling participants to cultivate an authentic friendship with Jesus Christ as t

The Catholic Diocese of Goroka celebrated the official reopening of the Callan Optical Centre on Monday, 13 July 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Church's healing ministry and reaffirming its commitment to providing quality and accessible eye care services to the people of Papua New Guinea. His Excellency Bishop Valentine Gryk making his keynote address during the reopening of the Callan Optical Centre The reopening ceremony brought together Church leaders, govern

Aitape Diocese recently hosted a vibrant and spiritually enriching Youth Rally that brought together young people from two deaneries under the theme, “Youth Living in Good Relationship in Communion with Christ.” The gathering saw approximately 700 participants from the Aitape Deanery from June 22–26, followed by 500 youth from the Lumi Deanery from June 29–July 3. Over 1000 young people from Aitape & Lumi Deaneries came together to pray, learn, and grow in faith during the Ai

Today, 7 July 2026, the Church rejoices as Rev. Deacon Praveen Sanjeev Stanley, IVE, is ordained to the Sacred Priesthood during the first feast of St. Peter To Rot. The sacred ordination takes place at St. Luke Church, Waromo Village, Holy Trinity Parish, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vanimo, where Most Reverend Francis Meli, Bishop of Vanimo, confers the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Born on 26 December 1994 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Rev. Deacon Praveen is the second child of M

Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj (General Secretary of the CBCPNGSI) and Fr Bernard Jeevaratnam (Operations Manager Caritas PNG) CBC Headquarters, Port Moresby, 7 July 2026 — The staff of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands came together for a special Mass celebration in honour of the feast day of St Peter To Rot, Papua New Guinea’s first and only saint. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Fr Lawrence Arockiaraj, General Secretary of the Catholic

The Catholic Professionals Society (CPS) of Papua New Guinea has concluded a year of remarkable spiritual renewal, institutional growth, and national engagement, while preparing for an important transition in leadership. Members of the Catholic Professionals Society of Papua New Guinea gather to celebrate a year of spiritual renewal, growth, and commitment to faith-filled leadership in the Church and nation. Presenting his report at the Society’s 2026 Annual General Meeting,