The Church in Papua New Guinea

Medical students from UPNG and Divine Word University have commenced their rural clinical placement with the Catholic Church Health Services in the Diocese of Aitape. The program aims to form health professionals for service in rural communities. The students will learn medicine as a profession and vocation of service.

SourcesArchdiocese of Port Moresby

The Teaching Service Commission has delegated the responsibility of Charging Officers to Catholic Education Secretaries. Bishop Paul Sundu addressed Catholic Education Secretaries at their Annual Workshop. The partnership between the Church and the State in education in Papua New Guinea has been strengthened.

SourcesArchdiocese of Port Moresby

Fr. Francis Tilo MSC was laid to rest in Port Moresby. He was a missionary, pastor and composer of Papua New Guinea's most beloved Catholic hymns. The Church in Papua New Guinea has farewelled one of her most beloved sons.

SourcesArchdiocese of Mount Hagen

The priests of the Catholic Diocese of Alotau-Sideia gathered for their Annual Clergy Retreat from August 24 to 28, 2026, on Sideia Island. The five-day retreat was a time of prayer, silence, fraternity and pastoral renewal. The retreat was held under the theme “Called, Chosen and Sent.”

SourcesDiocese of Kimbe

30 church leaders from Papua New Guinea gathered in Port Moresby for a training program focused on preventing electoral violence. The People Against Violence in Elections workshop was organized by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems. The training aimed to prepare church leaders as peace ambassadors ahead of the 2027 National General Elections.

SourcesDiocese of Kimbe

SourcesDiocese of Kimbe