Bishop Rochus Joseph Tatamai

Catholic bishop bestowed Queen’s award

He was invested with the Insignia of the ‘Companion of the Order of the Star of Melanesia’ (CSM), on 4th April, at the Government House, Port Moresby, from Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae.

His significant contribution as a Priest with diverse roles in Pastoral ministry, promoting vocations, the ‘Voice of Peter ToRot’ radio and television, as Bishop of Kerema, Bereina and Kavieng, is recognised. He is also appreciated for his wider leadership as the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.