ALOTAU–SIDEIA Celebrates Bicentenary of Blessed John Mazzuconi, PIME Martyr

The Catholic Diocese of Alotau-Sideia marked the 200th birth anniversary of Blessed Giovanni Battista Mazzucconi, a PIME martyr and foundational missionary.

The celebration included Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, and Cardinal John Ribat. Also participating in the event were Archbishop Anton Bal, Bishop Rozario Menezes, and Father Stefano Mosca of the PIME missionaries.