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On Wednesday, 18th February 2026, Caritas Papua New Guinea officially launched its 2026 Lenten Appeal at Marianville Secondary School, following the Ash Wednesday paraliturgy celebrated with students and teachers. As the Church entered the sacred season of Lent, the school community gathered in prayer and reflection, marking the beginning of a time dedicated to repentance, renewal, and deeper communion with Christ. The launch of the Lenten Appeal within this liturgical contex

On 18 February 2026, the entire school community gathered in Korungku Hall to mark the beginning of the sacred season of Lent. The Eucharistic celebration was led by Fr. Joseph Sewiss, Secretary to the Papal Nuncio, as the main celebrant. He was joined at the altar by Fr. Ambrose Pereira, SDB, the newly installed Rector of the school, who concelebrated. Meanwhile, Fr. Angel Sanchez, SDB, Vice Rector and newly appointed Parish Priest of Mary Help of Christians, Sabama, and Fr

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 marked the beginning of the holy season of Lent. At Holy Cross Cathedral, Honiara, Solomon Islands, the faithful joined thousands around the world in observing Ash Wednesday with prayer and reflection. Holy Cross Cathedral celebrated four Masses throughout the day. The 8:30am Mass was also the opening Mass for Bishop Epalle Catholic School for the 2026 academic year, and all were welcome to attend. Archbishop Christopher M. Cardone OP with Deacon

Port Moresby: The 18th of February marks Ash Wednesday, the solemn commencement of the Lenten season, a sacred season of preparation leading up to Easter within the Catholic Church. On this day, ashes – made from blessed palms of the previous year’s Palm Sunday – are placed on the forehead in the shape of a cross. This powerful sign reminds believers of human mortality (“ remember that you are dust” and to dust you shall return) and calls them to repentance, humility, and con

Honiara: The Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands gave thanks to God as Br. Levi Sugahare of Manebena, Kirakira Parish in Makira Province, was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate during a solemn 5:00pm Eucharistic Celebration at Holy Cross Cathedral on 5th Feb 2026. Archbishop Chris, laid hands on and conferred the sacrament of Holy Orders with the blessing of the diaconate upon Br. Levi, the newly ordained Deacon in accordance with the sacred Rite of Ordination

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Don Bosco Technical School, Gabutu, began the academic year with a solemn celebration of the Holy Spirit Mass, coinciding with the Feast of Saint John Bosco the next day and the installation of the school’s new Rector, Fr. Ambrose Pereira, SDB. Fr Ambrose Giving a Sermon. The Mass opened with a fitting introduction to the mass from Ms. Joanne before the members of the Salesian Community of Don Bosco Gabutu, the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help

Auki, Malaita Province —The Universal Church, together with the Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands, rejoiced as the Catholic Diocese of Auki welcomed its fourth Bishop, Bishop Jacob Aba SM, on Saturday, 24 January 2026, during his Episcopal Ordination and Installation at St. Augustine Cathedral, Fasitoro, Auki, Malaita Province. The historic celebration marked a significant moment for the local Church and was especially welcomed with joy by the young Catholic population o

Megiar, Madang Province: Bishop’s Cup ,a fun packed event of soccer and Spiritual talks was held at the Megiar Pastoral Centre between the 12 -18th of January, 2026.   The soccer competition attracted more than 500 young men, most of whom are Altar Servers from 10 parishes in the Madang Archdiocese. The 10 parishes represented were: Megiar, Alexishafen, Mugil, Holy Cross, Saidor, Jomba, Karkar, Kayan, Holy Spirit and Banara.   Due to numerous participants this year, two divi

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands congratulate Most Rev Jacob Aba S.M , Bishop of Auki, as he is ordained as the New Bishop on Saturday, 24th of January 2026 at St. Augustine Cathedral, Auki, Malaita province. The sacred celebration was honoured by the presence of His Excellency the Most Reverend Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea & Solomon Islands, Maurizio Bravi, Vice President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of PNG/SI Bishop Roz

By: Fr. Sengol Jeyaseelan Goroka: The Catholic Diocese of Goroka successfully conducted its Diocesan Pastoral Assembly from 19–22 January at Goroka, bringing together clergy, religious, and lay representatives to reflect, evaluate, and plan the pastoral direction of the Diocese. The Assembly was facilitated by Rev. Sr. Gaye Lennon, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Australia & Papua New Guinea, whose guidance and experience greatly enriched the process.

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Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province: The Diocese of Goroka successfully conducted a three-day youth workshop focusing on Drugs and Alcohol awareness (Alcoholics Anonymous), Laws on Violence and Abuse recently. The program brought together 50 youths from different parishes across the diocese, demonstrating a strong commitment to nurturing informed, responsible, and faith-centered young people. The workshop was facilitated under the leadership of Mr Steven Pagalu, the Diocesan F

18 th  December, Port Moresby: The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands (CBC PNG SI), Migrants and Refugees Desk Director Mr. Jason Siwat returned from a 3-day ( 9 th  to 11 th December) meeting with the Migrants and Refugees Oceania Network meeting in Sydney, Australia recently. This 3-day event involved members of the civil society, the Catholic church, non-governmental organizations in the migrants and refugees’ space in the Pacific and