Episcopal Conference of the Pacific

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Episcopal Conference of the Pacific

Conferentia Episcopalis Pacifici (CEPAC)

The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) is a community of Catholic bishops led by the Holy Spirit to live and promote the Way of Christ and the Tradition of the Church among its multicultural peoples, under the protection of Mary, Mother of Peace.

Permanent Council / Conseli Permanent

Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, DD
Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, DDPresident
Archbishop
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese
of Agaña

Guam

Most Rev. Jean-Pierre Cottanceau, DD
Most Rev. Jean-Pierre Cottanceau, DDVice President
Archbishop
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese
of Papeete

Papeete-Tahiti, Polynésie française

Most Rev. Jean Bosco Baremes, DD
Most Rev. Jean Bosco Baremes, DD(Region Francophone)
Eveque de Port Vila

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Most Rev. T, Etuale Kolio, DD
Most Rev. T, Etuale Kolio, DD(Central Region)
Bishop
The Roman Catholic Diocese
of American Samoa

Pago Pago, American Samoa

Most Rev. Julio Angkel, DD
Most Rev. Julio Angkel, DD(Northern Region)
Bishop
The Roman Catholic Diocese
of Carolines Islands

Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia

Latest News

  • The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) joins the Apostolic Nunciature in celebrating a momentous occasion for the Church in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. We are delighted to share the official announcement from His Excellency, Apostolic Nuncio Gábor Pintér, regarding the elevation of Father Tomasz Gdula to the rank of Chaplain of His

  • Listening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts

  • 11 February 2026 The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain Dear brothers and sisters, The thirty-fourth World Day of the Sick will be solemnly celebrated in Chiclayo, Peru, on 11 February 2026. For this occasion, I would recommend reflecting once again on the figure of the Good Samaritan, for he is always

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