PNG SI Religious leaders convene for Annual General Meeting

Madang: A Religious Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PNGSI) was held in Alexishafen in the Archdiocese of Madang from February 24 to March 1, 2025.

Concelebrating priests take a picture with Mons Federico Boni, His Lordship Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM, His Eminence John Cardinal Ribat MSC and His Grace Archbishop Anton Bal after mass.

Forty - five Religious representatives from all over PNG and Solomon Islands gathered for this special occasion to evangelize and bring hope to those we serve, guided by the theme: "PILGRIMS OF HOPE: Listening to the Cry of the Poor."

This was 34th Annual General Meeting organized by the Conference of Religious of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands (PNGSI).

This year's assembly culminated in a celebration of the Jubilee of Religious and Consecrated Life, with a Mass presided by His Eminence John Cardinal Ribat, MSC, at Holy Spirit Cathedral at 10:00 AM on March 1, 2025.

Present during this significant occasion were Archbishop Anton Bal from Madang Archdiocese, Bishop Rozario Menezes SMM from Lae Diocese, and Monsignor Federico Boni, chargé d'affaires of the Apostolic Nunciature.

The culmination of this remarkable gathering and final Mass was well attended by the Catholic faithful of Archdiocese of Madang.

May God continue to bless this Jubilee year and the work of evangelization in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands!