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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

Vunapope, East New Britain – Thursday, 11December 2025 The four-day celebrations in honour of Saint Peter ToRot  began solemnly and prayerfully with the Opening Eucharistic Celebration at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vunapope , where more than 2,000 Catholic faithful from dioceses across Papua New Guinea  gathered in faith, unity, and thanksgiving. His Excellency Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, delivers the Homily during the

Port Moresby , December 10th- Imagine a world without basic Human Rights , the world would be a very chaotic place to live in, as there would be fighting and disharmony among families, neighbours, and communities. Now imagine a world where your rights, my rights, and everyone's rights are respected and highly regarded. Annually, the 10th of December is observed as World Human Rights Day , with this year's theme "Our Everyday Essentials," focusing on rights such as safety, foo

December 9th, Port Moresby: Each year on December 8, the Church pauses with reverence to celebrate one of the most beautiful feasts in its liturgical life, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity invites the faithful to contemplate the extraordinary grace God bestowed upon Mary from the moment of her conception, an act of divine love that prepared her to become the Mother of our Savior. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception w

In a recent special gathering at the Vatican, the spirit of unity, joy, and compassion was expressed through music. During the “Concert with the Poor,” Pope Leo XIV reminded the world that music is not a privilege for a few but a divine gift meant for all. His words echo deeply with the heart of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, two Pacific Island nations whose cultural identity is carried through song, rhythm, and dance like other Islands in the Pacific. Pope Leo XI