The Bishops from Solomon Islands were not able to participate due to COVID-19 quarantine requirements.
The theme of the meeting was: “Our Catholic Laity: Holy, Formed and Sent for Service”.
The meeting opened with a solemn Mass presided by Sir John Cardinal Ribat, MSC, Archbishop of Port Moresby.
Archbishop-elect Rochus Tatamai, MSC, in his position as President of the Catholic Bishops Conference PNGSI, presented his report covering important accomplishments of the past three years.