Editor’s Note: The Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D., Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, delivered the following homily at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Ian Cagalawan Pamisa on September 5th, 2026, at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Chalan Kanoa, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Before all else, we acknowledge
Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility The theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 60th World Day of Peace, to be celebrated on 1 January 2027, is: “Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility.” In a bulletin published by the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV draws attention to the moral responsibility of those called
27 September 2026 Even Just One of These Children (cf. Mt 18:10) Dear brothers and sisters, Each year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees invites us to turn our attention to different aspects of the complex phenomenon of migration. For this 112th World Day, the theme, “Even just one of these children,” draws our attention
[1st of September 2026] “They shall beat their swords into plowsharesand their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Lord Jesus Christ came so that we might have life and have it in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10). This gift of life lies at the very heart of our mission as disciples and of our
With profound joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa cordially invites you to the Priestly Ordination of Deacon Ian C. Pamisa through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D. September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Saturday Our Lady of
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA – OFFICIAL AVISO – His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, announces the appointment effective Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. REV. FR. NELSON S. PLOHIMON, OAR Mount Carmel School’s Chaplain and Full-Time Religion Teacher
Gospel Reflection for the Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21 (112) By Deacon Rosiky F. Camacho San Vicente Ferrer Parish San Vicente Village, Saipan Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
With gratitude to God and joy in the life of our local Church, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa announces the publication of the Canonical Banns for the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Presbyters of: Rev. Deacon Ian Cagalawan Pamisa Holy Child Parish, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines, 9010 Son of Mr. Giovanni Bernardo Pamisa
Gospel Reflection for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12/Rom 8:28-30/Mt 13:44-52 or 13:44-46 (109) By Rev. Fr. Enrico S. Nacorda, OAR Parish Administrator, San Jose Parish San Jose, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
