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A New Bishop for Wallis and Futuna

On Christmas Eve last year, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Ghislain de Rasilly SM as bishop of Wallis and Futuna. Bishop Ghislain had led the diocese since 2005. The Holy Father appointed Fr Susitino Sionepoe SM as Bishop Ghislain’s successor.  Bishop-elect Susitino was born in Hihifo, Wallis Island, on 4 January 1965. He […]

The First Martyr of Oceania – St Peter Chanel

Underlying his approach was his personal motto, ‘To love Mary and bring others to love her.’