New Marist bishop
On Oct 28 Pope Leo XIV appointed Fr Jacob Aba, SM, currently pastor of Holy Name of Mary Parish, Tanagai, Solomon Islands, as the Bishop of Auki, in the neighbouring province of Malaita.
Bishop-elect Jacob, a member of the Oceania Marist province, was recently on the team of the Marist international novitiate, Davao, and has a background in formation and parish pastoral ministry, as well as being a member of the Oceanian provincial council.
In 2014 Fr Jacob participated in a 'Spirituality and Lifestyle' program at Villa Maria, Hunters Hill, along with another Marist later to be appointed bishop of Wallis-Futuna, Bp Susitino Sionepoe. They are pictured below with Fr Peter McMurrich and with the S&L group with Fr Paul Sullivan.
Bishop Jacob's episcopal ordination is scheduled for January 2026. Congratulations, Bishop Jacob ! [Nov 01]
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