The Archdiocese of Rabaul came alive in the power of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, as 57 young Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a vibrant Eucharistic celebration led by Archbishop Rochus Josef Tatamai MSC at Vunapope Cathedral.
In the beautiful Sepik Region of Papua New Guinea, within the Catholic Diocese of Wewak, stands a beacon of hope and transformation: Yarapos Mercy All Girls Secondary School.
West Papua, one of the world’s most resource-rich and culturally diverse regions, continues to endure decades of political repression, economic exploitation, and cultural erasure under Indonesian control.
Under the sweeping highland skies of Papua New Guinea’s Lagaip Valley, the Wanepap Catholic Mission will host the highly anticipated Lagaip Sangai Festival 2025 — a vibrant celebration of culture, faith, and community healing on July 25 and 26.
As Papua New Guinea (PNG) marks 50 years of independence, a growing body of legal and cultural voices is questioning the legitimacy of its 1975 separation from Australia.
Among them, the Honorable Anton Parao of Pina Parish, Catholic Diocese of Wabag, stands out as a pioneering figure whose integrity, foresight, and unwavering dedication helped shape the nation’s democratic foundations.
Sokaim Village in Papua New Guinea’s Kompiam-Ambum District has officially dedicated itself to a new way of life, marking a major milestone in the province’s growing grassroots peace movement.
As one catechist from Yaramanda LKK in Wabag Diocese said, "We may not know books, but we know prayer and we know our God. In the Prayer House, we gain strength."
A small volcanic island in Papua New Guinea’s East Sepik Province came alive with song, celebration, and the stirring presence of the Holy Spirit as 60 young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Józef Roszyński, the Catholic Bishop of Wewak.
