August 2025
Archbishop Sione’s visit to New Zealand was marked by heartfelt reconnection with our diocesan students and their families at our provisional theological institution, St John’s Theological College. Gathering around a shared meal, he spent time listening to their experiences, checking in on their studies, and simply enjoying the ease of being together. The conversations flowed naturally—full of laughter, encouragement, and the familiarity that comes from long-standing relationships.
For the Archbishop, this was not a formal inspection but a family visit. As people of the Pacific, our sense of home is carried in our relationships, and community is woven into who we are. Regardless of our diverse backgrounds, we belong to one another. His presence reminded the students that they remain held within the wider church family, supported and remembered even while studying far from home.
The visit strengthened bonds, offered reassurance, and affirmed the unity that continues to anchor our Pacific people wherever we may be.
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