ABC: Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, will serve as the interim manager of the Vatican until a new pope is elected, according to Church officials. Here’s what we know about the cardinal: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/hSE_-w
His Grace Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP, Archbishop of Honiara, has officially confirmed on Easter Monday evening the passing of the beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis, 88. In a statement Archbishop Cardone announced; “In this time of sorrow for the Universal Church, Archbishop Cardone extends his heartfelt condolences and calls upon all the faithful in the…
A TOTAL $48, 478.70 was raised following a two hour spiritual concert hosted by the Betikama Adventist College (BAC), east of Honiara on Saturday night. The concert was organised as part of a series of fundraising events to generate much needed funds to start the construction of a new school multi-purpose hall. The concert was…
Hundreds of Catholic members gathered at the Nazareth Apostolic Centre (NAC) in Tenaru, central Guadalcanal, to celebrate the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday night. The event commenced at 8pm was attended by NAC students, seminarians, and members of the local community, all united in faith as they marked this significant occasion. The Easter Vigil…
MEMBERS of the Catholic Diocese in Gizo, Western Province fought back tears as they watched the drama featuring the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. The solemnly commemoration of the annual event was witnessed by Catholic faithful from across the township as they reflected on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The day began…
The Kukum Valley Seventh-day Adventist Primary and High School in Honiara marked a significant milestone on 28 March 2025 with the official naming and dedication of the Alex Currie Multipurpose Centre. This new facility, a 630-square-metre structure, stands as a testament to the dedication and generosity of Dr Alex Currie, whose lifelong commitment to…
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) will officially hand over a Student Wellbeing Project and Counselling Centre to Betikama Adventist College (BAC) next month. The announcement was declared to the BAC Bevan Tutuo on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by representatives from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia and ADRA Solomon Islands. The…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Honiara marked a significant liturgical event on Holy Monday 14th April 2025 with the celebration of its annual Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. The solemn occasion was presided over by His Grace, Archbishop Christopher Cardone, OP, and concelebrated by 19 priests from across the Archdiocese, alongside two…
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is set to launch a new project focusing on combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Solomon Islands. The launch date will be announced later. However, in the lead up to the launching, ADRA officials have met with the National Coordinator of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Ministry of…
Bahá’í communities across the Solomon Islands have convened for Regional Institutional Meetings to assess the progress of community-building efforts, consult on expansion plans, and ensure the systematic growth of the Faith in various regions. In Western Province, seven Bahá’í communities from Noro, Kolombangara, Vella, and several Local Spiritual Assembly (LSA) communities in Gizo recently gathered…