Sunday, 17 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: True sorrow for sin requires a change of heart and attitude. Our prayers today include our will to live out what we believe For a spirit of penitence in all members of the Catholic Church, we pray. For leaders who will speak and act for the sake of others, we pray. For the victims
Sunday, 10 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God calls on us to intercede in prayer and in deed for the welfare of our brothers and sisters. For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and all Bishops, that they may be effective in bringing back the lost sheep, we pray. For the church, that all the members have a conversion of heart and
Sunday, 10 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God our Father is generous and patient with us despite our sins and failings. He wants us to be the same to our brethren who are in sin and error. With confidence, we pray Give the Pope, bishops, priests, and deacons a heart that reaches out to the sinners so that they may be
Sunday, 03 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) I

PRESIDER: By self-denial we take up the cross each day, walking in the footsteps of our Master. Let us pray for others, and so cast off the selfishness which keeps us apart from God. >>> Put i ta punen mamaisa i minalago’-ta na ta kakatga i kilu’us kada dia, ya ta dalalalaki i pinakkat i
Saturday, 02 September 2017 / Published in News & Events

GROUP WEDDING: Get Married in the Church!

Save the Date: December 30, 2017 The Commission on Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is inviting couples who are interested in receiving the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony in a Group Wedding Ceremony on December 30, 2017, the weekend of the Feast of the Holy Family at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. The
Attendees of the Forum on Phase III of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning took a group photo with Bishop Ryan, the clergy and religious of the diocese. Parishioners from different parishes worked in different groups to set goals and objectives on key areas of the ministries indicated by the Pastoral Planning Committee. The Forum was held at San Antonio Parish Hall last Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Sunday, 27 August 2017 / Published in News & Events, Pastoral Planning

Pastoral Planning Forum set Ministry Priorities for the Diocese

The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa moved another step forward towards the completion of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning initiated late last year by Bishop Ryan. Last Saturday, the Pastoral Planning Committee hosted a Forum to initiate Phase III of the process which is to set goals, objectives and concrete action plans in order to achieve the
Sunday, 20 August 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: Jesus Christ tore down the barrier separating Jews from Gentiles. As one people of one new and eternal covenant, let us pray to the God who unites us. >>> Si Jesukristo ha tupa papa’ i kellat ni sumepapara i ManHudihos yan i ti ManJudihos. Pa’go put i esta manunu hit na taotao guini gi
Saturday, 19 August 2017 / Published in News & Events, Pastoral Planning

Pastoral Planning Forum: Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Values & Ministry Priorities

VISION STATEMENT: THE DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA WILL BE UNITED TO LOVE CHRIST, LIVE IN CHRIST AND SERVE CHRIST   MISSION STATEMENT: TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN BECOMING JOYFUL MISSIONARY DISCIPLES a)  Communicating the message of truth and hope on current social issues. b)  Creating a joyful worshipping faith community in which members of various
Sunday, 13 August 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time A II

Presider: Even the wind and the sea obey the Son of God. With this in mind, we can pray confidently for a turbulent world. >>> Kon todu i manglo’ yan i tasi ma’o’osge i Lahen Yu’us. Put este na mangai konfiansa hit manmanayuyot para i probleman i tano’. 1. For the Church, Peter’s vessel, beset
Sunday, 06 August 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

The Transfiguration of the Lord

Presider:             In the Transfiguration, the Father revealed the glory of his Son. We do not see his glory now, but as we wait for the kingdom, we pray in his name to the Father.             Gi Transfigurasion i Saina, si Yu’us Tata ha na’mali’e’ i glorian i Lahi-na. Ahe’ ti ta lili’e’ i gloria-na