The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is preparing to start up a new group of men to be formed for the permanent diaconate. The following are some basic information on the formation program. DIACONATE • Lifetime commitment to ministry in Catholic Church • Deacons are members of the clergy • Ordained not to the priesthood but
San Jose, Tinian youths won overall championship for 3 straight years By Julie Ann Loong, for the North Star With over 200 youth and dozens of chaperones in attendance, calling the 2019 Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Sportsfest a success is an understatement. 8AM is an early time for teenagers to be up on a summer
The Diocesan Finance Council, in their meeting last July 18, 2019, has allocated $100,000 to San Jose Parish in Tinian specifically for the purpose of rebuilding its church, and a separate $200,000 to be shared by parishes in Saipan directly affected by typhoon Yutu also for the specific purpose of repairing damages sustained during the
It’s officially summer and this means not only vacation, or camps for kids but also weddings! Statistically, there are more weddings done during the summer, perhaps for obvious and practical reason – family and friends are able to attend and even travel for weddings. In fact, this year, here in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa,