Archbishop Kurian Mathew Vayalunkal

The Apostolic Nuncio recently celebrated mass with the Bishops of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands at the Catholic Bishops Conference, where they are currently gathered for the 60th Annual General Meeting.

As he addressed the Bishops, he reflected on the reading on Acts 6:8-15.  

“In today’s first reading we heard about Stephen who is a model of a believer who accomplishes the work of God. He preached without fear because he knew that his message is from the Holy Spirit,” said the Archbishop.

As part of the meeting of the Federation of Religious, Pope Francis’ 2015 Document ‘Laudato Si – Care for our common home’ was used to highlight issues in regards to religious life in PNG / SI.

Members of the Federation of Religious met with the Pope’s Ambassador for PNG/SI, Archbishop Kurian Mathew Vayalunkal, who encouraged the Religious leaders to become role models and witnesses, wherever they are.

Archbishop Kurian spoke to them at length, on matters relating to Religious and community life.