ON TUESDAY10th March 2026 , The three bishops of the Solomon Islands – Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP (Honiara), Bishop Peter Houhou (Gizo), and Bishop Jacob Aba (Auki) – held their first meeting of 2026 yesterday at the Holy Name of Mary Seminary. The bishops met separately among themselves, with the seminary lecturers and rector, and with seminarian students from each diocese. The visit include with a Eucharistic celebration, during which five spiritual year students rec

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI) Youth Commission convened its first board meeting for 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening youth ministry across the region. The meeting marked an important step in moving from planning and assessment toward the practical implementation of pastoral priorities aimed at empowering young Catholics and strengthening their participation in the life of the Church. Seven of the

Monday 9th of March 2026; Mr Loni Baki Secretary for DHERST, meets with the Central Committee of the Catholic Bishops Conference of PNGSI. Members of the Central Committee with Mr Loni Baki Secretary for DHERST (Centre) Bp Dariusz Kałuża, M.S.F. (Bishop of Bougainville Diocese ), presenting a gift to the Secretary of DHERST Bp Francis Meli (Bishop of Vanimo Diocese) pictured presenting a bilum to Secretary Loni Baki

Visit of Rev. Fr. George Thadathil, SDB On Friday, 6th March 2026, Rev. Fr. George Thadathil, SDB, General Coordinator of the Salesian Institutions of Higher Education, paid a short but meaningful visit to Don Bosco Technical School. His arrival coincided with a formation session for Salesian Educators facilitated by Mr. Martin Dai, Principal, on the theme “Correcting Students in a Salesian Way.” Rev. Fr. George Thadatil, SDB supervising a group work during one of the session

The National Catholic Education Commission of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands held its first board meeting on 3rd -4th 0f March 2026, bringing together Church leaders and education representatives to reflect on the progress of Catholic education and to plan for the year ahead. The meeting created an important space for dialogue, collaboration, and shared decision-making among those responsible for guiding Catholic education across the c

"Reflecting on Family Life, Faith, and Communities in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands." The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (CBCPNGSI), through its National Family Life Commission, recently held its Annual Conference and Workshop (27th February - 5th March, 2026), bringing together participants from dioceses across the country to reflect on issues affecting families and communities. The workshop provided an important opportunity for C

Secretary, Family Life Commission Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands   A Solemn Farewell in Port Moresby On Thursday, 5 March 2026, the funeral Mass for Sr. Lucy D’Souza, MSI, was solemnly celebrated at St Joseph’s Parish, Boroko. The liturgy brought together bishops, clergy, religious sisters, Church staff, and members of the faithful who gathered in prayer and gratitude to honour the life of a devoted missionary and servant of the Church. T

Sr. Lucy D’Souza MSI, 14.12.1963 – 01.03.2026       Early Life and Vocation: Sr. Lucy was born on 14 December 1963 in Nandanwadi, in the Diocese of Bombay, India, to Francis and Santan D’Souza. Baptized on 29 December 1963, she was raised in a loving Christian family with four brothers and one sister. From her early years, she nurtured a deep faith that gradually matured into a generous response to God’s call. After completing her Bachelor of Arts degree, she entered the Miss

Displayed here is the official program of the Funeral and Final Farewell of the Late Sr. Lucy D’Souza, MSI.

The Desk for Migrants and Refugees held its first orientation on the 23rd of February 2026 for its project funded by MISEREOR (the German Catholic Bishops Organisation for Development Cooperation). The orientation program marked a significant milestone for the Desk as it begins the implementation of its first TVET program aimed at empowering marginalized refugee communities in PNG. Migrants Officer (front right), Rainbow Community Chairman (front left) and the Director for th