Assumption Day Praise around Parishes.
The celebration of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been praised, and many have noted the progress and enthusiasm of our mothers, who participated in the solemnity from August 15 to 17.
MAST Project Again Welcome, Diocese of Gizo.
Again, the Diocese of Gizo was blessed with the MAST project to host five Marianist missionaries from the USA, who arrived safely in the Diocese beginning this month of July.
Weekend Education Seminar, Gizo Parish.
On the third weekend of May 2025, a Teachers' Seminar for Catholic teachers at the Jerome Kuibatu Spiritual Center, Betania, Gizo parish, was conducted, highlighting numerous significant pieces of information regarding legislative matters from our provincial and national education bodies.
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Specifically, one of the educational pillars that influences attendees during the two-day event is the Education Act 2023.
Fr. Henry Paroi's presentation, which integrated educational elements from Catholic doctrine, was another significant contribution during the introduction.
Participants included teachers from Gizo Primary, Nusabaruku Primary, and PPY schools, and instructors from St. Peter Training School and PPY.
The 2-day seminar was facilitated by Mr. Willy Abito, the new Catholic Education Secretary for the Diocese of Gizo.
Sr. Ruth Del Pilar Visit to SPUTC.
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Salesian Sister, Sr. Ruth Del Pilar from Italy had her blessed time in the diocese since Friday 17th March.
She was traditionally welcomed upon arrival and was well received by the Salesian Sisters and students from St. Peter UTC.
Spending her time with her family the Salesians Sisters, she had time with them to Orovae Island homestay to share and reflect upon Pope's theme message “Pilgrims of Hope”
On the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Sr. Ruth had the opportunity to encounter the Sunday school children, youth, and Bishop Emeritus, Bishop Luciano Capelli SDB.
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St. Peters Cathedral Gizo welcomes Holy Jubilee.
St. Peters Cathedral in Gizo, Western Province welcomed Holy Jubilee 2025 on Sunday 19th January.
A Global celebration, in which the Pope asked all Catholic Dioceses worldwide to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of going through the Holy Door purposely, to invite pilgrims to cross this sacred threshold and renew their faith. This ritual is associated with plenary indulgence, allowing believers to receive complete forgiveness of temporal penalties.
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Everyone witnessing the occasion had the chance to pass through, while the sacred threshold was left open to invite pilgrims.
Our Bishop explained that this year’s Jubilee theme is “Pilgrims of Hope”, promoting Pilgrim and Hope, and invited everyone around the diocese to make a pilgrim to our Cathedral here in Gizo.
The opening ceremony was presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese of Gizo, Bishop Peter Houhou.
Bishop Peter Celebrates Feast Day at St. John Bosco Parish Taro.
Bishop Peter Houhou celebrated the feast of St. John Bosco in Taro, commemorated on January 31.
The celebration was brightened by activities that began upon his arrival on January 25th, starting with his privileged visit to St. Joseph Catholic Secondary School on January 27th. There, the bishop was able to update the staff about the school's diocesan programs.
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Then on January 30th, he celebrated Holy Mass at Rabakela and consecrated 33 candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation; the following day, at the feast of St. John Bosco, 11 candidates from Taro and the surrounding communities received their sacrament of Confirmation.
His seven-day pastoral visit was praised by the parishioners who attended the event, especially parents who ardently desired their children to be part of the Church.
Bishop Peter's Visit Makes Milestone.
Bishop Peter Houhou’s visit to Sacred Heart parish has made a momentous step in having him celebrate Christmas at the parish level.
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“We are happy to have the first Bishop to celebrate Christmas with us and this is a historical event that is happening in our parish”. This was one of the speeches of a church leader who warmly welcomed him during his 10-day Christmas pastoral visit from 21st to 30th December.
Bishops' involvement in their pastoral programs before, during, and after Christmas highlighted some of the important activities that everyone was involved in celebrating.
On Sunday 22nd, 15 candidates received their sacrament of confirmation and Bishop Peter emphasized his message on the gift of the Holy Spirit. The next day, he visited a church on one of the surrounding islands.
He celebrated Christmas Eve Mass on the 24th of December commemorating the birth of Jesus. The next day, Christmas Day, he reminded everyone how God became man through the Incarnation, the birth of Jesus.
Bishop Peter Houhou continued to be involved in other activities until he celebrated Children’s Day on Saturday 28th and witnessed talented performances by the youths and the little ones.
On Sunday 30th, the feast of the Holy Family, he celebrated a special Mass for couples to renew their relationship as spouses.
During the farewell celebration from afternoon until night, about 400 children from PPY, primary and secondary schools performed a show of great talent and creativity to expressing their performances in a more meaningful and significant way for all.
Bishop Peter Houhou left for Gizo the next day, Monday, December 30, 2024.
Bishop’s Visit shows some Significance.
Voruvoru Parish highlighted several important events that took place there from 8th to 11th December 2024.
During his visit, he was warmly welcomed to Sariana village before proceeding to Kandova village the next day. On the following day, he visited Tutu village, with his final destination being Voruvoru Parish Mission Station on 11 December said the parish priest, Fr. Thomas.
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His pastoral visit was colorful and enjoyable for the parishioners, who flocked to witness additional blessings for the communities as our bishop continued his pastoral visit.
The highlight of the visit was the Sacrament of Confirmations, where about 100 candidates received the fire of faith, while 10 received their first Holy Communion at Tutu village.
It was a well-prepared program, with special emphasis on Bishop Peter's visits to these communities, giving everyone the opportunity to feel the presence of the Lord in the church.
In addition, the Bishop's pastoral journey reached isolated communities as far as Choiseul in the northeast, where he blessed elderly people and children and visited and met with people, including those with disabilities.