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.
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."
Enga University marked a historic milestone as Papua New Guinea’s newest university held its inaugural graduation ceremony at the Wabag campus on May 23, 2025.
Oral histories and emerging archaeological perspectives trace their roots back an astounding 75,000 years, making them more than just custodians of the land. They are a living link to humanity’s deep past.
In the mist-veiled mountains of Enga Province, far removed from the bustle of modern cities, lies the ancient land of Yampu—sacred to the Malipin Angalean Yaramanda people.
The rhythmic chants and vibrant energy of Māori culture filled Jubilee Catholic Secondary School in Hohola on May 18, 2025, as students welcomed Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue, a renowned cultural performance group from Rotorua, New Zealand.
According to these leaders, a peaceful resolution is the only viable course of action. Using a peaceful resolution, it is possible to facilitate the achievement of justice, prosperity, and safety in West Papua and avert loss of life.
Neas Wanimbo is a 26-year-old Christian literacy activist in the hinterlands of Papua in Indonesia who became the harbinger of “good news" in poor communities.
Archbishop Petrus Canisius Mandagi of Merauke in Papua, Indonesia, condemned the attack on a man with disability by two Air Force personnel on July 26.
