The Radiant Pearl: Finding Beauty and Holiness in Life’s Struggles
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
Faith Through Sacraments
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
Friendship with Christ
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
Callan Optical Centre Reopens, Bringing Renewed Hope for Eye Care in Papua New Guinea
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 Hosts Transformative Youth Rally for Two Deaneries
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
“The Priesthood Is the Love of the Heart of Jesus”– St. John Vianney Deacon Praveen Sanjeev Stanley, IVE, Ordained to the Sacred Priesthood
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
