More than one thousand Roman Catholic worshippers from across the Shortland Islands far western border line, Choiseul Province, and Bougainville gathered at Gaomae, Shortland Islands, on Saturday to witness the ordination of Rev. Mathew Lamana, OP. The significant religious event drew strong support from neighbouring regions, including over 200 parishioners from the Piano Parish in Bougainville,…
The Dawea Transfiguration Early Childhood Centre (ECE) at Vura, East Honiara has become the latest Anglican school to receive official registration from the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD), following the handover of its registration certificate on Friday. Established in 2022, the school was created after a synodical decision by the Diocese of…
The Canaan community in Northwest Choiseul has officially commissioned a new chapel, marking a significant spiritual milestone for its people. The newly built chapel, named St Patrick Chapel, was commissioned this week in a well-attended ceremony that drew more than 800 people from the Pemba zone, including Barabarakakasa, Pachuava, Sirovanga, Vanimo and Tiqatare. The commissioning…
More than 5,000 people gathered on Monday 8th December 2025 to witness a historic moment for Vatulava Village, Lughuvasa District – East Guadalcanal: the consecration of the community’s first permanent church building. The event was described as a milestone that marks unity, commitment, and strong Christian Catholic faith within the highlands of Lughuvasa. Construction of…
The Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands celebrated a milestone on Saturday 6th of December with the ordination of Fr Howard Malcolm of Ravu Village in West Guadalcanal at Holy Cross Parish in Honiara. The ceremony was presided over by His Grace Archbishop Christopher Cardone, the head of the Archdiocese of Honiara. The ordination drew…
THE Catholic Mothers Ministry in West Kwara’ae Constituency, Malaita has received a brand-new 3-ton truck to support their church and community programs in Malaita province. The vehicle was officially handed over last week by their Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. John Alfred Tuasulia. The project was funded by tax payers through the Solomon Islands Government’s Church Grant under…
In a milestone ceremony over the weekend, the Tawatana community of Makira has formally handed over a land to the Hanuato’o Diocese of Makira for the construction of its Parish headquarter. For years the Diocese had been longing and scouting for a land to build its West Arosi Parish headquarter. Several propose lands have been secured, but could not be developed…
Tax players through the Central Honiara Constituency (CHC) has donated a new three-tonne truck to the All Saints Parish of the Anglican Church at Point Cruz, Honiara. The handover was held on early Sunday. A similar donation was made on September 14, when the office presented a three-tonne truck valued at $388,000 to the Holy…
On Tuesday, 4th November 2025, St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC) at Tenaru celebrated its graduation ceremony. The event began with a Mass celebrated by Bishop-Elect Fr. Jacob Aba SM and assisted by Fr. Godfrey SM at the St. Martin de Porres Chapel. During his homily, Fr. Aba asked the graduates: “Are you a good…
On Monday, 3rd November 2025, the Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara joined the Universal Church in celebrating the Feast of St. Martin de Porres at St. Martin Rural Training Centre (RTC), Tenaru. The celebration also marked the 50th Anniversary of the school and the official opening and blessing of the new church building for the institution. …