Rev. Mathew Lamana ordained as Priest in Shortlands

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,…

Canaan community dedicates new chapel

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…

Vatulava village dedicates first permanent Church building

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…

New vehicle for Catholic mothers in West Kwara’ae

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…

Tawatana community offers land to Hanuato’o Diocese of Makira 

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…