Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace! As your Bishop, I must exercise my obligation to inform you about several pending bills in our legislature that will affect the common good if enacted into law. These pending bills deal with gambling. Leadership in a community is a sacred trust. It is the responsibility of everyone in the community – but particularly,
By: Rose Gamier When “unafraid and courageous” youths gathered for the Lord, you can expect a wonderful turnout. And true enough, last Saturday’s Diocesan Youth Camp 2018 was a huge success. Mount Carmel Grounds was filled with youthful vibe and energy as the more than 300 participants, volunteers and chaperones came for the event. Opening
Presider: When our risen Savior ascended into heaven, angels reminded his disciples that he would come back again. Until he comes, we continue his work by praying for all peoples and their needs. That the Church on earth will ever keep to its evangelical mission of making disciples of all nations, we pray. That the
World Day of Prayer for Vocations & Religious Life Presider: Jesus is that good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. Let us pray to the Father, remembering the selfless love of his beloved Son. For Pope Francis whom God has appointed as shepherd of the Universal Church, and for Bishop Ryan, appointed
At the conclusion of the assembly of the Federation of Catholic Bishops’ Conferences of Oceania (FCBCO), His Excellency Ryan P. Jimenez of Chalan Kanoa was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Communications Commission of CEPAC. Bishop Ryan was among the 80 bishops who participated in the quadrennial assembly of all bishops of Oceania. The meeting
Presider: As we hear his word in the scriptures, our hearts burn within us, with a longing for God’s presence. With this Easter hope, let us express our needs in prayer. That those who teach in the Church will remain faithful to the Gospel of repentance and forgiveness, we pray. That leaders of government and
