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CWS calls for flood aid in Fiji

Christian World Service launches an appeal for victims of severe flooding in Fiji.

Anglicans tiding Tuvalu over

The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is in better shape to ride out its next drought, thanks to the generosity of Anglicans in this province.

Suva clergy say ‘No’ to violence

Pasifika priests gather in cathedral to take the lead in turning back domestic violence.

• Challenge taken up by Communion

• Wellington stops for White Ribbon Day

From Tuvalu, Winston urges prayer

Archbishop Winston Halapua has returned from the stricken island nation of Tuvalu - convinced that the seas are rising, and that prayer is needed.

Archbishop's wife dies suddenly

Mother Wasita Kopapa, the wife of New Guinea's archbishop, dies from a heart attack.

'Horrific' violence against women

Violence against women in the Pacific is “horrific” and must be addressed, says an Australian aid agency head.

• Bishop Winston says 'the bash stops here'

Suva’s super-size ordination service

If the numbers queuing up for ordination are any sign, the Diocese of Polynesia appears to be in rude good health...

Easter Sunday at All Saints' Apia

How they celebrated Easter Sunday at All Saints' Apia – a photographic essay.

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Pacific 'No' to violence

The Diocese of Polynesia is publicly committed to ending all violence against women and children. And it's backing that up with diocesan-wide training.

• Archbishop Halapua's pastoral letter

New Polynesian Archdeacon for NZ

The Diocese of Polynesia has a new Archdeacon for Aotearoa New Zealand.

The blessing of God...

Another blessing... for another hat wearer.
Farewell

Tureiti Moxon and Brenda Sio join others saying their last farewells.
Sacred dance

Once again, the young people of the Diocese of Polynesia played a prominent role in the service.
Tessa's goodbye

Tessa McKenzie, lay minister in the diocese, and longtime Fijian citizen, farewells her bishop.
Archepiscopal embrace

Archbishop David embraces his new brother archbishop.
Sisters celebrate

Brenda Reid Sio with some supporters. From left: Archdeacons Taimalelagi and Carole Hughes, and Ema Hala'api'api and Amy Chambers
Tuvalu's daily water rations

The Tuvalu government has imposed water rationing - each extended family is allowed to collect two buckets of fresh water per day.
Archbishop Joe Kopapa, of PNG

Archbishop Joe Kopapa, newly elected primate of the Anglican Church in Papua New Guinea.
"We have the energy..."

Sepi finishes her sermon by introducing the young people's performance of "The Power of Your Love."
Final rehearsal

Fr Tomu Asioli puts his massed choir through their paces at Saturday evening's dress rehearsal.
Saying 'no' together to violence

Archbishop Winston congratulates Fr Demesi, one of the clergy who went through the non-violence workshops.
Viva voce

General Secretary Michael Hughes - bearing the Primatial Cross, and belting out the hymns.
If you're going to All Saint's Apia...

Sonya Hunter preached the Easter morning message - to a congregation which included this flower child.
Friends for fifty years

Fr Michael Bent told how he and Bishop Jabez had been posted to Fiji in 1960 - and had remained friends and co-ministers since.
Boxing communicator

The night before the memorial service, David Tua had done his bit for Samoan pride.
Youth group, good vibes

The All Saints' Apia Youth Group camped in the church hall throughout the Easter weekend. Here they are on the Saturday evening.
Preaching in memory

The Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith preached at the Pacific tsunami memorial service held at Auckland's Ekalesia Agelekana.
Tonga's new King presides over his court.

Tonga's new King presides over his court.
The President's homage

The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, seen across the Bishop's crozier, which lay on his casket.
Archbishop Winston Halapua

Archbishop Winston Halapua, the newly-installed sixth diocesan Bishop of Polynesia.
Fiji awash

Flooding has devastated much of Ba in Viti Levu.
Weclome home, Bishop

2006 - and the new elected Bishop Kopapa arrives back in the town of Popondetta.
"An unforgettable friend"

Archbishop Petero Mataca, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji, said Archbishop Bryce was his "unforgettable friend."
Suva clergy's commitment

Clergy from the Suva Ovalau archdeaconry during the 'No to violence' service. Note the banner suspended from the mezzanine floor.
Bashful birthday girl

Sharon is a bashful birthday girl - and she's being encouraged here by Fr Ben Tapelu.
Eseta's sermon

Eseta Mateiviti preached the sermon. She's a final year PhD student at Auckland university.
Fiji awash

Inflatable rescue boat on the main streets of Nadi
Tongan pride

Young people delighted in the spectacle of Tonga's coronation.
BA Hons for Huni

Huni Mancini, who graduated BA Hons from the University of Auckland last month.
The face of Fiji's future

Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
"He was a walking sacrament."

Archbishop Sir Ellison Pogo, the retired Archbishop of Melanesia, pays tribute to his friend and mentor.
The episcopal ring

Archdeacon Schwalger places the episcopal ring on Bishop Winston's finger.
Melanesian Brotherhood

The then Bishop of Popondota prepares to celebrate communion with some members of the Melanesian Brotherhood.
One in the Spirit

Tai is famous for her hats. On Sunday, she got to inspect a few more as she performed a series of blessings.
Congratulations, Bishop!

The Anglican Mission Board's Robert Kereopa greets the new Bishop of Popondota in 2006.
"Pastor, teacher, visionary."

Archbishop Bryce "dreamed dreams", said the Rev Amy Chambers, "but he was no dreamer."
Listen to the band...

Dancing to the tune of the St Andrew's College Brass Band during the Diocese of Polynesia's centennial celebration.
Called together for His mission...

Sepi delivered her sermon with poise and confidence - and as she finished, the young people rose to play their part.
Tongan custom respected

The late bishop's two children, Jonathan and Fitaloa, are in the front of the seated group - with Prince Tungi, of Tonga, at left.
Guests of honour

As the service drew to a close, garlands of honour were draped around the two archbishops from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ekalesia

The Ekalesia Agelekana congregation during the memorial service for the Pacific tsunami victims.
Doing the Samoan swing

Christina Tapu gets into the swing of the Samoan cultural presentation at Fiji's centenary.
May you minister in power...

Archdeacobn Tui Finau of Tonga drapes the cope over Bishop Winston's shoulders.
Gratitude and joy

Sr Fehoko, from the CSN in Tonga, takes time out for prayer during the Tongan presentation at Fiji's centennial celebration.
Fiji awash

A traffic 'island' in Nadi
Shed for you...

The blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, shed for you...
Garland for His Grace

Archbishop David bows his head as he is wreathed in a Pacific garland.
Greetings

After the installation, Archbishop Winston greeted droves of wellwishers at the cathedral steps.
Easter bonnet

New life, and new hats.
Choir close-up

Bishop Victoria meditates as the Cathedral choir sings.
The power of your love...

The young people - including, in the foreground, members of the Tongan congregation in Auckland - proclaim the power of his love.
Personal greetings

Hundreds stood in line after the service to greet their new bishop.
Maximum anointing

The priests of the diocese form an unbroken chain around a newly consecrated priest.
The face of Fiji's future

Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
Icing on the cake

Archbishop Winston and Sue Halapua cut the commemorative cake. Lunch was served in prefab shelters in the cathedral grounds.
His priests were his pallbearers

Bishop Winston Halapua leads the pallbearing priests from the cathedral.
Blood of the new covenant

The Rev Tai offers the chalice.
Archbishop leads anti-violence campaign

Archbishop Winston Halapua, following his presentation to last year's IAFN consultation on violence and the family in Lower Hutt.
Tonga's turn

Fr Tomu has a spell while the choir from the Ofa ki he Laumalie Ma'oni'oni, the Tongan Anglican church in Otahuhu, takes a turn.
Cousins

Anita Abraham discusses an exegetical point with her cousin Sharon.
Standing room only

A view from the mezzanine down the packed cathedral. The choir, in the foreground, sat on tiered scaffolding seats.
Bound for Tuvalu

DoP staff Tome Enikosuna (left), Sione Makisiale and Mesake Saneger stack water at the Tuvalu High Commission in Suva.
The dressing completed

Bishop Api Qiliho lays the Archbishop's mitre and crozier on the casket.
Off to meet his subjects

Tonga's newly crowned King goes to meet his people.
Viewed from above

The President of Fiji and his wife and Prince Tungi of Tonga are seated opposite the casket. Dean Fereimi Cama is speaking.
Presentation - and acclamation

Archbishops Brown and David present the new Bishop of Polynesia to his people.
The face of Fiji's future

Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
In the Mood for celebration

Stepping out: St Andrew's College Brass Band performs in Suva for the Diocese of Polynesia centenary
Bishops process

The Bishops and Archbishops complete the clergy procession into the cathedral for the service.
Family spokesman

The Hon Siosina Tupou 'Utoikamanu, former Tongan finance minister, and the Bishop's first cousin, spoke for the family.
Blessing her bishop

Tai blesses her Bishop, Winston Halapua, who inspired her commitment to the Anglican Church.
Seal of his authority

Archdeacon Richard Schwalger of Samoa holds the episcopal ring high as he moves towards Bishop Winston.
Fr Ben Tapelu

Fr Ben Tapelu is the new Vicar at All Saints' Apia.
Fiji awash

A flooded service station in Nadi.
Leaders remember

L-R: Archdeacon Tai; Archbishop Jabez Bryce; Bishop Winston Halapua; Tuaifaiva Keke Maluafou; and Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith.
Landmark reached

Archbishop Winston Halapua holds aloft the certificates given to all Suva clergy who'd attended the anti-violence workshops.
Phil in the pews

Philip Enari considers life's options.
Waiting in the wings

These folk checked the service out from the verandah.
I will soar with you...

The young people of the diocese played a key role in the service.
A river runs through it

Flooding has turned much of Ba, Viti Levu, into a riverway.
Arielnaumati's turn

Arielnumati Schwalger - she's the one in the foreground, leading the sacred dance moves.
Giving

Auckland's Samoan Anglicans open their hearts and pockets during the memorial service at Ekalesia Agelekana on Sunday.
The Gathering

The installation service begins. The massed choir sat on special tiered scaffolding seats behind the altar.
Students pay homage

High school children were among the hundreds to file past the Archbishop's casket while he lay in state.
The Rev Dr Fele Nokise

The Rev Dr Fele Nokise, Principal of the Pacific Theological College, at the lectern in Suva's Holy Trinity Cathedral. File photo.
In memoriam

Lighting a candle for tsunami victims.
Taking his seat

Archbishop Winston seated in his cathedra - as seen through the masonry grill of the mezzanine gallery.
Bigger picture

Archbishop Jabez Bryce tells the memorial service how the tsunami has affected the wider diocese.
For his sake, too

For his sake too: a shy young man at the Diocese of Polynesia centenary celebrations.
Lift up your heads, O you gates...

Bishop Winston strikes the Great West Doors three times with the Diocesan Pastoral Staff.
Pacific Gospel procession

Sr Kalolaine CSN, a Tongan nun working at St. Christopher's Home in Suva, bears the Bible for the reading of the Gospel.
Tuvalu church leader and +Winston

Last week in Tuvalu: Tofinga Falani, the Acting President of Te Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, with Archbishop Winston Halapua.
Fiji awash

Flooding brought down this bridge in Sigatoka
Fiji rained out

No crossing: flooded street in the town of Ba.
The commitment

Bishop Winston recites his vows of commitment before the archbishops and the congregation.
Congratulations

Congrats to Tai from a younger fan.
Guilty as sin?

Judge Neil Simeti hears legal arguments from prosecutor Aloma Black and defence counsel Josephine Yandall.
Sepi's sermon

Sepi Hala'api'api, the diocesan youth co-ordinator, preached the installation sermon.
Crowning moment for Archbishop Jabez

Archbishop Jabez places the crown on Tonga's new King.
Glory to God!

Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Father: Bishop Winston Halapua gathers the community.
All Saint's Apia

The main entrance to all Saints' Apia. An Easter Saturday afternoon shot.
Dean Cama takes on the challenge

The Very Rev Fereimi Cama, Dean of Suva. He'll be leading the rollout of the Diocese of Polynesia's anti-violence programme.
Fiji awash

Not much custom for this Nadi shopping centre
Trees of life, dying

Downtown Funafuti in Tuvalu - note how the trees are dying, their roots poisoned by rising sea water.
'Take, eat, this is my body...'

Bishop Winston Halapua: "On the night before he died your son, Jesus Christ, took bread..."
Conducting the last hymn

The last hymn. L - R: local lad; Archdeacon Tai; Christina Tapu; The Rev Frank Smith (conducting) and Bishop Winston Halapua.
'Drink this, all of you...'

Bishop Winston Halapua: "After supper, he took the cup..."
Pacific crozier

Bishop Winston, now wearing the cope of his new office, and bearing his crozier, faces the congregation.
A long procession

The lying in state over, the lay ministers and clergy process into the cathedral for the thanksgiving service.
He took bread...

Archbishops David Moxon and Brown Turei concelebrated.
Empower your servant Brenda...

May every grace of ministry rest on this your servant, Brenda Reid Sio.
For their sakes

For their sake: some of the younger women who took part in the Diocese of Polynesia centenerary celebrations in December 2008.
For their sake: 3

For her sake, too: the Diocese of Polynesia's commitment to eradicate violence benefits children, especially.
For all their sake

For their sake: 4. A family emerges from the cathedral after Sunday's 'No to violence' service.
Brotherly love

Dr Sitiveni Halapua drapes the pectoral cross around his brother's neck.
New Boss...

New Boss! The poster for Monday morning's Fiji Sun.
Hilary's gift

Bishop Richard Ellena composed a special hymn for the occasion - while his wife Hilary sang a solo during the Communion.
High school high-noters

The St Andrew's High School band performs during Tonga's coronation.
Tonga prepares to celebrate

All dressed up for Tonga's coronation.
Last goodbyes

The Archbishop has just been brought into the cathedral, and Dean Cama is inviting mourners to file past the coffin.
Listening from outside

As many listened in from the cathedral verandahs as were seated in the church itself.
At home with God's Creation

Members of the AAW Episcopal Unit of the Diocese of Polynesia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Archbishop David reflects

Archbishop David Moxon shares his reflections on Bishop Jabez, whom he'd known since he was a teenager.
Sister and brother

Robyn Lei Sam, an acolyte for the Easter morning service at All Saints' Apia, with her brother Arthur.
Street rescue

A boat joins the rescue effort in Nadi.
Awesome celebration

Archbishop Winston celebrated the eucharist with Bishops Api Qiliho and Gabriel Sharma.
Dr Frank

The Rev Dr Frank Smith, who has now been capped with a theology doctorate by the University of Auckland.
Welcome...

Dean Fereima Cama (right) welcomes people to the service
Choirmaster

The Rev Tomu Asioli, choirmaster.
Hand of blessing

As is the Polynesian custom, people queue for a blessing from Tai, their new priest.
Humble expectation

Come Holy Spirit... be present in your power.
Brothers and sisters in arms

Some of the All Saints' Youth Group going through their Easter Sunday morning routine.
Fiji awash

Making the best of a soggy situation in Nadi.
Floating a blessing

Rev Marie Gilpin blesses a rowboat destined for Vanua Levu.
God is great...

All are welcome at the table...
Newly elected

Archbishop Joseph Kopapa, Papua New Guinea's new Primate.
Easter morning Eucharist

Josephine Yandall makes her Easter morning Eucharist.
Garlands for the key couple

Garland-time for Archbishop Winston and his wife Sue.
Archdeacon 'Amanaki

The Ven 'Amanaki Tu'itavake (centre), the new Archdeacon for the Diocese of Polynesia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The new archbishop's blessing

The service complete, Archbishop Winston confers his blessing on the congregation.
At Tai's invitation

Bishop John Paterson, who preached the sermon for Tai's ordination.
Enjoying the coronation

Sister Fehoko from the Community of the Sacred Name in Tonga.
Glory to God...

The Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith conducts the final hymn.
For the sake of women

For their sake: One of the women who performed dances of welcome at the Diocese of Polynesia centenary celebrations.
Fiji awash

Another shot of the flooding in Ba, Viti Levu.
Easter in Apia

After the Easter Sunday morning service, the congregation at All Saints' Apia gathers on the side porch.
A soldier's homage

The Fijian President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, former commander of the Fijian military forces, pays his respects.
A priest, in the Church of God

The laying on of hands, the passing on of the priesthood.
Celebration

Archdeacon Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Leota celebrated the Eucharist at the memorial service.
Feeling festive

L - R: Temukisa Amituana'I, Beverly Smith, Rosa Solomona, 'Ala Tamihere, Irene Ayallo and Eseta Mateiviti.
Invocation

Tai's ordination was hosted by the cathedral, with bishops from each of the tikanga presiding.
Sound asleep

Mum makes her communion - while her daughter is dead to the world, alive to Christ.
Fiji awash

An aerial view of the Nadi flooding
The diocesan flag

The diocesan flag about to be draped across the casket.
Aftermath

Surveying the wreckage: more than 32,000 people are affected by Samoa's tsunami disaster.
'A Prince of the Church'

Archbishop Jabez was, said Archbishop Brown, "a veritable prince of the church."

New primate for Papua New Guinea

Pasifika farewells 'a walking sacrament'

Tsunami tears at the heart of Pasefika

Samoan Anglicans remember loved ones

Prominent Fijian broadcaster dies

Ferry sinking impacts on Tongan Anglicans

Tai ordained to the priesthood

Pasefika service majors on sustainability

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The blessing of God...

Farewell

Sacred dance

Tessa's goodbye

Archepiscopal embrace

Sisters celebrate

Tuvalu's daily water rations

Archbishop Joe Kopapa, of PNG

"We have the energy..."

Final rehearsal

Saying 'no' together to violence

Viva voce

If you're going to All Saint's Apia...

Friends for fifty years

Boxing communicator

Youth group, good vibes

Preaching in memory

Tonga's new King presides over his court.

The President's homage

Archbishop Winston Halapua

Fiji awash

Weclome home, Bishop

"An unforgettable friend"

Suva clergy's commitment

Bashful birthday girl

Eseta's sermon

Fiji awash

Tongan pride

BA Hons for Huni

The face of Fiji's future

"He was a walking sacrament."

The episcopal ring

Melanesian Brotherhood

One in the Spirit

Congratulations, Bishop!

"Pastor, teacher, visionary."

Listen to the band...

Called together for His mission...

Tongan custom respected

Guests of honour

Ekalesia

Doing the Samoan swing

May you minister in power...

Gratitude and joy

Fiji awash

Shed for you...

Garland for His Grace

Greetings

Easter bonnet

Choir close-up

The power of your love...

Personal greetings

Maximum anointing

The face of Fiji's future

Icing on the cake

His priests were his pallbearers

Blood of the new covenant

Archbishop leads anti-violence campaign

Tonga's turn

Cousins

Standing room only

Bound for Tuvalu

The dressing completed

Off to meet his subjects

Viewed from above

Presentation - and acclamation

The face of Fiji's future

In the Mood for celebration

Bishops process

Family spokesman

Blessing her bishop

Seal of his authority

Fr Ben Tapelu

Fiji awash

Leaders remember

Landmark reached

Phil in the pews

Waiting in the wings

I will soar with you...