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

 Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for January, and invites everyone to join his monthly prayer intentions under the new “Pray with the Pope” initiative. By Devin Watkins (https://www.vaticannews.va/) With the new year, Pope Leo XIV has thrown his support behind a renewed initiative known as “Pray with the Pope,” which brings his

CHALAN KANOA, Saipan — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa has officially announced a new appointment to its diocesan leadership. His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD, Bishop of Chalan Kanoa, has appointed Sr. Marites N. Perez, SJBP, as the new Diocesan Director for the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS). The appointment is effective

Pope Leo XIV encourages us to follow this path of sanctification in Dilexi te (I have loved you), so that “all Christians may perceive the strong connection that exists between Christ’s love and his call to draw closer to the poor.” Video produced in collaboration with IUSVE.

San Francisco, California – November 26, 2025 His Excellency, Archbishop Ryan P. Jimenez, D.D., President of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) and Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Agaña, was celebrated as the Honoree at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University during its annual Priest Day commemoration on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Archbishop Jimenez,

BELÉM, BRAZIL – November 21, 2025 – His Excellency, Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, Archbishop of Agaña, has joined a historic coalition of Cardinals and Bishops from across the globe to demand urgent action on the climate crisis. Representing the vast oceanic region as the President of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC), Archbishop

  With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of His Excellency Monsignor Novatus Rugambwa, former Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand and Oceania. He returned to the House of the Father in Rome, after a long illness borne with great faith and patience. In a letter to the Bishops of New Zealand and

(CEPAC, Pago Pago, American Samoa) — Bishops from island nations comprising the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC) gathered for important prayer, reflection and discussions during their Plenary Assembly August 5-11 in the Diocese of American Samoa, Pago Pago. Most Reverend Kolio Tumanuvao Etuale and the Diocese of American Samoa, Pago Pago hosted the Plenary