It has been confirmed that the search is now officially underway for the next Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Fiji.
Certain members of the Catholic Church in Fiji have received letters from the Pope's representative in the Pacific, the Apostolic Nuncio in Wellington Archbishop Charles Balvo, to submit either three or more names of priests they deem fit to succeed current Head, Archbishop Petero Mataca and their reasons for choosing these candidates.
Mataca has retired from the position but is currently looking after administrative matters.
Vicar General Fr Beni Kaloudau said the process is now underway while parishioners Fiji wide have been asked to start praying for a new Archbishop during the mass on Sundays.
Kaloudau said this is just one of two letters that scrutineers will receive, the second is where they have to choose just one name as their choice for the position as head of the Catholic Church in Fiji.
He confirmed the final decision will come from the Vatican in Rome.
Search underway for next Archbishop
Related Stories
COMPOL urges Lagalaga Sanatan students to value discipline and education
Students of Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa have been reminded of the importance of education, discipline and obedience by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu. Tudravu spoke to the students during
Heavy Rain Alert remains for Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua, Namosi through Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Ra, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni, Kadavu, Lau and Lomaiviti Groups and near
Warning letter written to Prof. Narsey – Acting AG
Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga says a strong warning letter has been written to Electoral Reform Commissioner Professor Wadan Narsey after he came out publicly with the Electoral Reform Commission report recommen
3 Fijian men from KVT gang in Sydney denied bail for AUD$12.5M drugs case
Three Fijians who are alleged to be associated with a gang supplying drugs in Sydney have been refused bail by the court. 28-year-old Eparama Nevale, 28-year-old William Ravoka, and 24-year-old George Sukanaivalu,
Proposed ‘People First’ submits application for registration
The Proposed ‘People First’ has submitted its application for registration to the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. Mataiciwa confirms that the FEO is now preparing to publish the party’s applica
Visitor arrivals on track for record year while sugar output drops
Visitor arrivals have recovered following a decline in the first quarter and based on current trends, Fiji is on track to achieve a third consecutive year of record visitor arrivals in 2025. While speaking on the p