This year Youth Encounters (YE) Seminar for the Catholic youths in the Diocese of Gizo has finally come to its completion last weekend 10 October.
The annual program that commenced on July with the facilitators training at Noro and now the YE seminars, took 5 weekends from the month of August until October.
His Excellency Yashuhi Horimoto the Ambassador of Japan to SI and Mrs Horimoto are the guest of honor for the handover of the 2 story building to Vanga RTC, Catholic Diocese of Gizo.
The handover ceremony on the 3rd June 2021 highlights speeches from different speakers who gave their wonderful speeches and appreciations to each other.
| Ambassador Yashuhi and Bishop Luciano Capelli sdb officially opens the funded building. |
Rt: The new Vanga 2 story funded building |
| Group presentation after a long discussion | Fr. Phil gives his message about issues affecting mothers |
St. John Bosco Nila, Shortland Nila 9th School Graduation
Saint John Bosco School in the Shortlands has graduated about 70 students in the ninth ceremony in its History.
The PRIMARY SCHOOL school was built at the very beginning of the station by the Marist Fathers missionaries from Bouganville and was later run by the Dominican sisters and given back to the government in ’78. It was taken back by the church immediately after the earthquake and tsunami of April 2, 2007
About a Thousand Witness Mathew Lamana Priesthood Ordination.
Approximately one thousand people from the Holy Rosary Parish, Shortland Island, the Choiseul Parishes, and even from the Piano Parish in Bougainville gathered to witness the ordination of Rev. Mathew Lamana, OP, in Gamoae, Shortland Island.
Priest Retreat Successful to Its Completion.
Thirteen of our priests from the parishes completed their week-long retreat, which began on June 15th at St. Joseph's Parish, Moli. 
One of the Indian priests who served at Noro Parish expressed his gratitude, saying that it was their time to recharge their spiritual lives, distance themselves a bit from their ministry, and spend time with the Lord.
Fr. Charles remarked that the venue was an excellent choice, a very quiet place they discovered, surrounded by beautiful nature.
He also noted that the location helps create the mood for the retreat, enhanced by the hospitality of the parish community, who generously catered meals with cheerful hearts.
The retreat was led by Fr. Henry Paroi, who continually reminded the priests of their identity and purpose. It focused on reflections, prayer, meditation, and more.
And the gathering provided an opportunity for the parishioners to observe and feel the presence of all the priests from different parishes.
Saint Eusebius Youth Showcase Publicly.
As part of their ongoing activities for this year, St. Eusebius Catholic Youth Noro presented a portion of their charitable work to the general public.
Beginning in the month of February 2024 with Fr. Charles; they moved around Munda to visit their good friends the disabled with donations from the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP).
Their purpose is to provide support so that everyone has better opportunities to live, care for others, and feel a part of a world that is inclusive.
Also on the 16th of February, the youths initiated the program for every Friday to pick up rubbish from the Main Parish to the Noro market.
They were welcomed by the Town Council for the initiation.
