[18 October 2026] One in Christ, united in mission Dear brothers and sisters, For World Mission Day 2026, which marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pius XI that is very dear to the Church, I have chosen the theme “One in Christ, united in mission.” Following the Jubilee Year, I wish to encourage the whole
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 5:1-7/Phil 4:6-9/Mt 21:33-43 (139) By Deacon Rosiky F. Camacho San Vicente Ferrer Parish San Vicente, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
On October 27, 1986, under the courageous leadership of St. John Paul II, religious leaders from around the world gathered in Assisi to pray for peace, inaugurating a movement of prayer, dialogue, and nonviolence. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa marks the 40th Anniversary of this historic
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Ez 18:25-28/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32 (136) By Sr. Marites N. Perez, SJBP Pastorelle Sisters- Saipan Pastoral Associate, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral Chalan Kanoa, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeIs 55:6-9/Phil 1:20c-24, 27a/Mt 20:1-16a (133) By Rev. Fr. Rey D. RosalPastor, Santa Soledad ParishKagman, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 (638) By Rev. Fr. Nelson S. Plohimon, OAR Parish Administrator, San Roque Parish San Roque Village, Saipan Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:30—28:7/Rom 14:7-9/Mt 18:21-35 (130) By Rev. Fr. Brigido D. Bagunas Parish Administrator, San Jose Parish San Jose Village, Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
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
Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30/Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23 (636) By Rev. Fr. James S. Balajadia, JCL Chancellor and Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Pastor, Kristo Rai Parish Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail
