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Sisters celebrate
Brenda Reid Sio with some supporters. From left: Archdeacons Taimalelagi and Carole Hughes, and Ema Hala'api'api and Amy Chambers
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Fiji awash
Making the best of a soggy situation in Nadi.
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Bashful birthday girl
Sharon is a bashful birthday girl - and she's being encouraged here by Fr Ben Tapelu.
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For their sake: 3
For her sake, too: the Diocese of Polynesia's commitment to eradicate violence benefits children, especially.
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In memoriam
Lighting a candle for tsunami victims.
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Guests of honour
As the service drew to a close, garlands of honour were draped around the two archbishops from Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Listening from outside
As many listened in from the cathedral verandahs as were seated in the church itself.
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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.
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Boxing communicator
The night before the memorial service, David Tua had done his bit for Samoan pride.
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New Boss...
New Boss! The poster for Monday morning's Fiji Sun.
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Aftermath
Surveying the wreckage: more than 32,000 people are affected by Samoa's tsunami disaster.
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BA Hons for Huni
Huni Mancini, who graduated BA Hons from the University of Auckland last month.
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Feeling festive
L - R: Temukisa Amituana'I, Beverly Smith, Rosa Solomona, 'Ala Tamihere, Irene Ayallo and Eseta Mateiviti.
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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.
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A river runs through it
Flooding has turned much of Ba, Viti Levu, into a riverway.
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Lift up your heads, O you gates...
Bishop Winston strikes the Great West Doors three times with the Diocesan Pastoral Staff.
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The face of Fiji's future
Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
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'A Prince of the Church'
Archbishop Jabez was, said Archbishop Brown, "a veritable prince of the church."
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Easter in Apia
After the Easter Sunday morning service, the congregation at All Saints' Apia gathers on the side porch.
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At Tai's invitation
Bishop John Paterson, who preached the sermon for Tai's ordination.
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Blessing her bishop
Tai blesses her Bishop, Winston Halapua, who inspired her commitment to the Anglican Church.
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The episcopal ring
Archdeacon Schwalger places the episcopal ring on Bishop Winston's finger.
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Fiji awash
A traffic 'island' in Nadi
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Glory to God...
The Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith conducts the final hymn.
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Greetings
After the installation, Archbishop Winston greeted droves of wellwishers at the cathedral steps.
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"An unforgettable friend"
Archbishop Petero Mataca, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji, said Archbishop Bryce was his "unforgettable friend."
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Phil in the pews
Philip Enari considers life's options.
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Suva clergy's commitment
Clergy from the Suva Ovalau archdeaconry during the 'No to violence' service. Note the banner suspended from the mezzanine floor.
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Sister and brother
Robyn Lei Sam, an acolyte for the Easter morning service at All Saints' Apia, with her brother Arthur.
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For his sake, too
For his sake too: a shy young man at the Diocese of Polynesia centenary celebrations.
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Off to meet his subjects
Tonga's newly crowned King goes to meet his people.
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Students pay homage
High school children were among the hundreds to file past the Archbishop's casket while he lay in state.
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The new archbishop's blessing
The service complete, Archbishop Winston confers his blessing on the congregation.
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The Gathering
The installation service begins. The massed choir sat on special tiered scaffolding seats behind the altar.
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Easter morning Eucharist
Josephine Yandall makes her Easter morning Eucharist.
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Doing the Samoan swing
Christina Tapu gets into the swing of the Samoan cultural presentation at Fiji's centenary.
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Giving
Auckland's Samoan Anglicans open their hearts and pockets during the memorial service at Ekalesia Agelekana on Sunday.
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The blessing of God...
Another blessing... for another hat wearer.
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"Pastor, teacher, visionary."
Archbishop Bryce "dreamed dreams", said the Rev Amy Chambers, "but he was no dreamer."
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A soldier's homage
The Fijian President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, former commander of the Fijian military forces, pays his respects.
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For the sake of women
For their sake: One of the women who performed dances of welcome at the Diocese of Polynesia centenary celebrations.
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Standing room only
A view from the mezzanine down the packed cathedral. The choir, in the foreground, sat on tiered scaffolding seats.
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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.
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Seal of his authority
Archdeacon Richard Schwalger of Samoa holds the episcopal ring high as he moves towards Bishop Winston.
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Icing on the cake
Archbishop Winston and Sue Halapua cut the commemorative cake. Lunch was served in prefab shelters in the cathedral grounds.
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Fiji awash
Inflatable rescue boat on the main streets of Nadi
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Arielnaumati's turn
Arielnumati Schwalger - she's the one in the foreground, leading the sacred dance moves.
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Hilary's gift
Bishop Richard Ellena composed a special hymn for the occasion - while his wife Hilary sang a solo during the Communion.
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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.
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Presentation - and acclamation
Archbishops Brown and David present the new Bishop of Polynesia to his people.
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May you minister in power...
Archdeacobn Tui Finau of Tonga drapes the cope over Bishop Winston's shoulders.
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He took bread...
Archbishops David Moxon and Brown Turei concelebrated.
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Tessa's goodbye
Tessa McKenzie, lay minister in the diocese, and longtime Fijian citizen, farewells her bishop.
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Ekalesia
The Ekalesia Agelekana congregation during the memorial service for the Pacific tsunami victims.
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The President's homage
The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, seen across the Bishop's crozier, which lay on his casket.
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God is great...
All are welcome at the table...
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All Saint's Apia
The main entrance to all Saints' Apia. An Easter Saturday afternoon shot.
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Garland for His Grace
Archbishop David bows his head as he is wreathed in a Pacific garland.
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Weclome home, Bishop
2006 - and the new elected Bishop Kopapa arrives back in the town of Popondetta.
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Garlands for the key couple
Garland-time for Archbishop Winston and his wife Sue.
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Tonga's new King presides over his court.
Tonga's new King presides over his court.
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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.
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Archbishop Joe Kopapa, of PNG
Archbishop Joe Kopapa, newly elected primate of the Anglican Church in Papua New Guinea.
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Viva voce
General Secretary Michael Hughes - bearing the Primatial Cross, and belting out the hymns.
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Archepiscopal embrace
Archbishop David embraces his new brother archbishop.
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High school high-noters
The St Andrew's High School band performs during Tonga's coronation.
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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.
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Guilty as sin?
Judge Neil Simeti hears legal arguments from prosecutor Aloma Black and defence counsel Josephine Yandall.
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Landmark reached
Archbishop Winston Halapua holds aloft the certificates given to all Suva clergy who'd attended the anti-violence workshops.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Take, eat, this is my body...'
Bishop Winston Halapua: "On the night before he died your son, Jesus Christ, took bread..."
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At home with God's Creation
Members of the AAW Episcopal Unit of the Diocese of Polynesia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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A priest, in the Church of God
The laying on of hands, the passing on of the priesthood.
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For their sakes
For their sake: some of the younger women who took part in the Diocese of Polynesia centenerary celebrations in December 2008.
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Final rehearsal
Fr Tomu Asioli puts his massed choir through their paces at Saturday evening's dress rehearsal.
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The face of Fiji's future
Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
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Humble expectation
Come Holy Spirit... be present in your power.
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Pacific crozier
Bishop Winston, now wearing the cope of his new office, and bearing his crozier, faces the congregation.
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Crowning moment for Archbishop Jabez
Archbishop Jabez places the crown on Tonga's new King.
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Personal greetings
Hundreds stood in line after the service to greet their new bishop.
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Newly elected
Archbishop Joseph Kopapa, Papua New Guinea's new Primate.
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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.
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Tuvalu church leader and +Winston
Last week in Tuvalu: Tofinga Falani, the Acting President of Te Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, with Archbishop Winston Halapua.
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Brotherly love
Dr Sitiveni Halapua drapes the pectoral cross around his brother's neck.
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Easter bonnet
New life, and new hats.
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If you're going to All Saint's Apia...
Sonya Hunter preached the Easter morning message - to a congregation which included this flower child.
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Archdeacon 'Amanaki
The Ven 'Amanaki Tu'itavake (centre), the new Archdeacon for the Diocese of Polynesia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Bound for Tuvalu
DoP staff Tome Enikosuna (left), Sione Makisiale and Mesake Saneger stack water at the Tuvalu High Commission in Suva.
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Sacred dance
Once again, the young people of the Diocese of Polynesia played a prominent role in the service.
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I will soar with you...
The young people of the diocese played a key role in the service.
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Bigger picture
Archbishop Jabez Bryce tells the memorial service how the tsunami has affected the wider diocese.
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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.
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Farewell
Tureiti Moxon and Brenda Sio join others saying their last farewells.
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Invocation
Tai's ordination was hosted by the cathedral, with bishops from each of the tikanga presiding.
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In the Mood for celebration
Stepping out: St Andrew's College Brass Band performs in Suva for the Diocese of Polynesia centenary
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Dr Frank
The Rev Dr Frank Smith, who has now been capped with a theology doctorate by the University of Auckland.
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The face of Fiji's future
Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
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Choir close-up
Bishop Victoria meditates as the Cathedral choir sings.
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Fiji awash
Not much custom for this Nadi shopping centre
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Preaching in memory
The Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith preached at the Pacific tsunami memorial service held at Auckland's Ekalesia Agelekana.
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Archbishop David reflects
Archbishop David Moxon shares his reflections on Bishop Jabez, whom he'd known since he was a teenager.
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A long procession
The lying in state over, the lay ministers and clergy process into the cathedral for the thanksgiving service.
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Tongan pride
Young people delighted in the spectacle of Tonga's coronation.
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Welcome...
Dean Fereima Cama (right) welcomes people to the service
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Listen to the band...
Dancing to the tune of the St Andrew's College Brass Band during the Diocese of Polynesia's centennial celebration.
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Hand of blessing
As is the Polynesian custom, people queue for a blessing from Tai, their new priest.
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Floating a blessing
Rev Marie Gilpin blesses a rowboat destined for Vanua Levu.
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The dressing completed
Bishop Api Qiliho lays the Archbishop's mitre and crozier on the casket.
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Street rescue
A boat joins the rescue effort in Nadi.
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Melanesian Brotherhood
The then Bishop of Popondota prepares to celebrate communion with some members of the Melanesian Brotherhood.
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Leaders remember
L-R: Archdeacon Tai; Archbishop Jabez Bryce; Bishop Winston Halapua; Tuaifaiva Keke Maluafou; and Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith.
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Shed for you...
The blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, shed for you...
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Empower your servant Brenda...
May every grace of ministry rest on this your servant, Brenda Reid Sio.
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"He was a walking sacrament."
Archbishop Sir Ellison Pogo, the retired Archbishop of Melanesia, pays tribute to his friend and mentor.
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Saying 'no' together to violence
Archbishop Winston congratulates Fr Demesi, one of the clergy who went through the non-violence workshops.
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The diocesan flag
The diocesan flag about to be draped across the casket.
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The commitment
Bishop Winston recites his vows of commitment before the archbishops and the congregation.
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Fiji awash
Flooding has devastated much of Ba in Viti Levu.
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Sound asleep
Mum makes her communion - while her daughter is dead to the world, alive to Christ.
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Fiji awash
Another shot of the flooding in Ba, Viti Levu.
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Archbishop Winston Halapua
Archbishop Winston Halapua, the newly-installed sixth diocesan Bishop of Polynesia.
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Fiji awash
An aerial view of the Nadi flooding
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Awesome celebration
Archbishop Winston celebrated the eucharist with Bishops Api Qiliho and Gabriel Sharma.
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Glory to God!
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Father: Bishop Winston Halapua gathers the community.
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Waiting in the wings
These folk checked the service out from the verandah.
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Enjoying the coronation
Sister Fehoko from the Community of the Sacred Name in Tonga.
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His priests were his pallbearers
Bishop Winston Halapua leads the pallbearing priests from the cathedral.
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'Drink this, all of you...'
Bishop Winston Halapua: "After supper, he took the cup..."
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Bishops process
The Bishops and Archbishops complete the clergy procession into the cathedral for the service.
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Taking his seat
Archbishop Winston seated in his cathedra - as seen through the masonry grill of the mezzanine gallery.
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Congratulations
Congrats to Tai from a younger fan.
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Congratulations, Bishop!
The Anglican Mission Board's Robert Kereopa greets the new Bishop of Popondota in 2006.
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Trees of life, dying
Downtown Funafuti in Tuvalu - note how the trees are dying, their roots poisoned by rising sea water.
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Fiji awash
Flooding brought down this bridge in Sigatoka
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Maximum anointing
The priests of the diocese form an unbroken chain around a newly consecrated priest.
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Fiji rained out
No crossing: flooded street in the town of Ba.
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Tonga prepares to celebrate
All dressed up for Tonga's coronation.
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Last goodbyes
The Archbishop has just been brought into the cathedral, and Dean Cama is inviting mourners to file past the coffin.
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Conducting the last hymn
The last hymn. L - R: local lad; Archdeacon Tai; Christina Tapu; The Rev Frank Smith (conducting) and Bishop Winston Halapua.
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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.
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Choirmaster
The Rev Tomu Asioli, choirmaster.
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Eseta's sermon
Eseta Mateiviti preached the sermon. She's a final year PhD student at Auckland university.
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For all their sake
For their sake: 4. A family emerges from the cathedral after Sunday's 'No to violence' service.
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Fr Ben Tapelu
Fr Ben Tapelu is the new Vicar at All Saints' Apia.
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"We have the energy..."
Sepi finishes her sermon by introducing the young people's performance of "The Power of Your Love."
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Blood of the new covenant
The Rev Tai offers the chalice.
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Gratitude and joy
Sr Fehoko, from the CSN in Tonga, takes time out for prayer during the Tongan presentation at Fiji's centennial celebration.
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Brothers and sisters in arms
Some of the All Saints' Youth Group going through their Easter Sunday morning routine.
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Celebration
Archdeacon Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Leota celebrated the Eucharist at the memorial service.
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Cousins
Anita Abraham discusses an exegetical point with her cousin Sharon.
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Fiji awash
A flooded service station in Nadi.
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Sepi's sermon
Sepi Hala'api'api, the diocesan youth co-ordinator, preached the installation sermon.
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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.
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Family spokesman
The Hon Siosina Tupou 'Utoikamanu, former Tongan finance minister, and the Bishop's first cousin, spoke for the family.
