Bishop Emeritus Peter Hugh Brown, whose retirement as Bishop of the Diocese of Samoa–Pago Pago was effective on Saturday, was presented a Fono Concurrent Resolution, honouring him. This took place at the mass of installation in which Bishop Brown officially handed the symbols of leadership to his successor, Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao. Senate President Tuaolo Read more
Posts Tagged ‘American Samoa’
First local priest appointed bishop in American Samoa
Monday, August 8th, 2022
American Samoa is celebrating. Particularly the Catholic Church. For the first time, the Pope has chosen a local priest to be bishop of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago. Father Kolio Etuale (49) is the Chancellor and Parish Priest of Holy Family Parish Tafuna. He will initially be the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese. When Bishop Read more
American Samoa still undecided on gay marriage
Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
American Samoa is the only U.S. territory to hold out against the recent Supreme Court ruling that legalised gay marriage. Legal observers and gay rights advocates are saying it should go into effect immediately. American Samoa Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale hasn’t been ready to take that step. “We’re still reviewing the decision to determine Read more
American Samoa passes anti human trafficking legislation
Friday, April 4th, 2014
American Samoa’s acting Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga has signed into law legislation that criminalises human trafficking and involuntary servitude. In a letter to the Fono (legislative Assembly) leaders Lemanu said, “We found that there have been past incidents of human trafficking in American Samoa.” “Victims of human trafficking are not limited to a certain age, Read more
Harry Miller funeral Mass scheduled for Monday
Tuesday, July 16th, 2013Harry Miller the legendary guitarist and music teacher will be farewelled on Monday, July 15 (local time) in funeral services at Fatuoaiga in American Samoa. His body will arrive in the territory 9 a.m. Monday and will be taken directly to the Fatuoaiga Hall for wake services. His Mass of Resurrection will follow later in the Read more
Fr Peter Brown appointed Bishop of Samoa Pago Pago
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013
The Vatican has appointed New Zealander Father Peter Brown, as Bishop of Samoa Pago Pago. Bishop elect Brown is a member Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists – C.Ss.R). After being professed as a Redemptorist in 1979 Fr Peter’s first appointment was to their newly established mission in Samoa. In the community with him were Read more
American Samoa Catholic Youth attend World Youth Day 2011 in Spain
Friday, August 26th, 2011Twenty-six pilgrims representing the Catholic Youth of American Samoa Diocese of Samoa Pago Pago are among the more than 2 million youth from around the world, who attended World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain, held August 16- 21 – a Catholic event focused on youth. The American Samoa Catholic Youth group, led by Director of Youth Rev. Malaki Timu, FK left the territory a week ago Thursday (Aug. 11) and arrived in Madrid Sunday morning (Aug. 14).
Read the article...