Church in Papua New Guinea looks to stand alone as a self-reliant entity

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Church in Papua New Guinea looks to stand alone as a self-reliant entity

The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea has recognised its transformation from a “missionary church” to a self reliant church.

More than 150 delegates from the 19 dioceses in PNG deliberated in discussions at their week-long General Assembly last week, which came up with a Vision and Mission Statement to guide the church in its work in the new millennium.

The national chairman of the General Assembly committee, Bishop Douglas Young, says the Church is more active in its evangelisation and becoming “truly Papua New Guinean” with emphasis on more participation of the laity.

He said that with the signs of the times, the hierarchy must change and bishops must have a mission.

Signs recognised include the influx of Pentecostal churches.

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