Sunday, 08 April 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

2nd Sunday of Easter B II

Presider: As witnesses of the resurrection, the apostles were sent forth to continue the work of Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray for the mission of the Church and the needs of the world. That, led by the successors of Peter and the apostles, the Church will boldly proclaim the
His Excellency Ryan P. Jimenez and the clergy stands while singing the Litany of the Saints during the Rite of Ordination while the deacon candidates prostrates on the sanctuary as a sign of their total consecration to a life of service to the Church and the People of God.
Saturday, 07 April 2018 / Published in News & Events

Bishop Ryan Ordained Five Permanent Deacons for Saipan

“When you serve, find that joy in serving the Lord!” “What an Easter gift!” exclaimed Bishop Ryan at the beginning of the Mass of Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate of five men: Estanislao Kogure Benavente, Jeffrey Melvin Tenorio Camacho, Rosiky Bernadino Flores Camacho, Thomas Schweiger and Antonio Yarobwemal. On a bright Saturday morning in the
Saturday, 31 March 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

Easter Vigil & Easter Sunday Lent B II

Presider: The light of the Risen Christ shines forth from the Easter Candle. May that flame of faith in our hearts inspire us as we offer prayers for the needs of all our brothers and sisters. For the Universal Church, that with our Pope Francis and Ryan our Bishop, we may proclaim the saving event
Thursday, 29 March 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

Holy Thursday Lent B II

Presider: In thanksgiving and praise, let us bring our petitions to God. For a spirit of service among all Christians (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For a spirit of service among all Christians (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For an end to fighting and division (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For the
Sunday, 25 March 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

Palm Sunday Lent B II

Presider: Our King has entered his city. Our palms and cries of homage fade away, as the words of the Gospel tell the story of his suffering and death. Let us bring our prayers to the Father, through the Son he gave up for us, with love beyond our comprehension. For the Church all around
Sunday, 18 March 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

5th Sunday of Lent B II

Presider: By dying to self, we are born to eternal life. In that spirit of self-denial and penance, let us come to our Father in Prayer. That all members of the Church may profit richly from the Graces which God offers them in their Lenten duties, we pray. That the faithful obedience of believers in
Sunday, 11 March 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

4th Sunday of Lent B II

Presider: When we were dead in our sins, God brought us to life in his Son, lifted up on the Cross for us. Through that crucified Redeemer, let us draw near to our loving Father. For the Church on her pilgrimage in this world, especially the suffering Church of silence, we pray. For mercy and
Monday, 05 March 2018 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF
+ BISHOP TOMAS A. CAMACHO, BISHOP EMERITUS OF CHALAN KANOA

Prot. No. 224-02 March 5,2018 With deep sorrow I received the news of the death of Bishop Tomas Aguon Camacho, my predecessor, after a long bout of illness. At the age of 84, he returned to the Lord whom he had served so well throughout his years as our bishop in the Northern Marianas. He
Sunday, 04 March 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

3rd Sunday of Lent B II

Presider: The commands of the Lord are clear, but his mercy is great. Let us pray to our Father, trusting in his wisdom. That the Catholic Church may guide her members in the paths of goodness, and bring them closer to God’s love, we pray. That those who are discriminated against and victimized may receive
Sunday, 25 February 2018 / Published in Universal Prayers

2nd Sunday of Lent B II

Presider: Like St. Peter, we believe that “It is wonderful for us to be here…” In the divine presence, we confidently bring our prayers to our God and Father. For the Pope, the Bishops and other leaders of the Church, that they may always lead us to the glory of our heavenly homeland, we pray.