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Shock and disbelief in New Caledonia as Catholic churches burned down
New Caledonia’s Catholic community is in shock and disbelief as two of its historic missions were burned down by rioters last week. Source: RNZ.
Australians lend a hand to Archdiocese of Suva
Since 2006, the Catholic Church in Australia has been assisting the Archdiocese of Suva and a number of other dioceses in the Pacific with canonical matters. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
From student chairs to the Tongan throne
A University of Notre Dame staff member’s giving nature and the reach of social media have combined to create a rich and rewarding connection between Notre Dame, a Tongan school and Tongan royalty.
Pope appoints new archbishop for Samoa
Pope Francis has appointed West Auckland priest Fr Mosese Vitolio Tui as the new Archbishop of Samoa-Apia. Source: NZCBC.
Oceania bishops consider pastoral responses to Pacific migration
Migration across the Pacific and the pastoral care of migrants emerged as key points of discussion at last week’s executive meeting of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania in Wellington, New Zealand. Source: Broken Bay Diocese.
UN report lays out scale of PNG landslide humanitarian disaster
A United Nations rapid assessment report following the May 24 landslide in Papua New Guinea has revealed extensive losses and damage to communities downhill, destroying livelihoods and key infrastructure. Source: Caritas Australia.
Coadjutor bishop for Cook Islands hopes to spiritually nourish his people
One month after his ordination as coadjutor bishop of Rarotonga Diocese in the Cook Islands, Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado expressed his aspiration to “spiritually nourish” the people of God in the Pacific nation. Source: CNA.
Vatican urges rich countries to cancel debt for poor small island nations
The Holy See has called for increased efforts from developed nations to help small island nations achieve their sustainable development goals by cancelling their debt. Source: Vatican News.
Australia stands alongside PNG, sends aid after landslide
Australia is holding out hope for Papua New Guinea following a deadly landslide, with assistance already under way, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Source: SBS News.