A Saint Behind Prison Walls: CIS Boram Celebrates 30 Years Under St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe
WEWAK - On Sunday, 9 August, the Correctional Institution Service (CIS) at Boram gathered to celebrate the Patron Feast of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe — a Polish Franciscan priest and martyr whose life continues to speak powerfully to people living and working in correctional settings. The celebration also marked 30 years since the dedication of the CIS Wewak chapel and its services to St. Maximilian Kolbe as its patron. In the photo from left to right: Fr. Lawrence Arokiaraj


Purposeful Filmmaking Equips Young Catholics for Short Film Festival
“When the purpose is clear, the script can almost write itself,” said Ms Lucy Napitalai, facilitator at the fourth Media Education Seminar (MES), held on 8 August at the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. The fourth seminar built on the filmmaking skills developed during previous sessions, preparing students and teachers for the upcoming Short Film Festival scheduled for 17 October. The Catholic Bishops Conference hosted the 4th Media Educati


Two Salesians Ordained Priests on the Feast of the Transfiguration: An African and a Papua New Guinean – A Sign of the New Missionary Face of the Church
PORT MORESBY: In a deeply moving celebration of faith, culture and mission, Port Moresby Archdiocesan Shrine of Mary Help of Christians was filled on Thursday 6th August at 3:00 PM, Feast of the Transfiguration, for the Presbyteral Ordination of Rev. Deacon Konkani Attisso Joël SDB and Rev. Deacon Anderson Pop Ehava SDB. The Solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by His Lordship Bishop Pedro Baquero Jr. SDB, Bishop of Kerema, and concelebrated by a large number of S


Belong, Believe, Become: A Journey of Faith and Unity at the Caravario Encounter 2026
The Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PGS) delegation was privileged to represent Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands at the Salesian Youth Movement Caravario Encounter 2026 held in Cebu, Philippines. Guided by the theme “Belong, Believe, Become,” the gathering brought together Salesian youth from across Southeast Asia in a celebration that was vibrant, youthful, and deeply spiritual. More than just an event, the encounter served as a transformative experie


Restoring Dignity Through the Needle and Thread
Participants of workshop recieve their sewing machines and gather for a group photo with Mr Noel Langu and Sr. Maria Goretti Leison From the 27th to the 31st of July 2026, the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNGSI (CBCPNGSI) headquarters in Port Moresby served as a place of transformation and hope. The National Family Life Commission organized a week-long sewing workshop designed to provide practical skills and a renewed sense of purpose to those often overlooked by society. T


More than 100 Faithful Receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Archdiocese of Madang.
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


A FAMILY UNITED IN FAITH: HARTY KIPAN'S THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
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


Catholic Youth Ministry Directory Launched to Strengthen Youth Faith and Mission
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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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





















































