Members of the Melanesian Brotherhood first suggested forming a Community of women in the 1960s, an idea which emerged from the mission experience, particularly their work with women and children. The Community of the Sisters of Melanesia finally came into being on 17 November 1980 when the first four women took vows of Obedience, Celibacy and Poverty. Nestar Atkin was the sister who had the vision, helped by Mary, Margaret, and Lilly.

The 25th anniversary of the the Community of the Sisters of Melanesia.

Contact Information

Sister Catherine Rosa CSM
(Head Sister, assumed office 28 August 2001)

KNT/ Verana'aso
P.O. Box 19 (Church of Melanesia)
Honiara, Solomon Islands

Other Addresses

Joe Wate Household
Longa Bay, Waihi Parish
Southern Region, Solomon Islands

Wairokai Missionary Working Household
Wairokai Village, West Areare
Arekwa Region, Solomon Islands

NAT Household
Bokoniseu. Vutu, Ghaobata Parish
East Honiara, Solomon Islands