Sunday, 26 November 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

Christ The King

Presider: Our shepherd King reveals the mystery of his kingdom, in people who extend his loving care to the poor and the hungry. At the end of this Church Year, our prayers are the compassionate intentions of his priestly people. For the Church, the working body of Christ, that we will welcome the lost, the
Sunday, 05 November 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: We have one Father in heaven, and one Teacher, his only Son. Let us come to our Father, praying for all his children on earth. That those ordained to lead us may be sincere and faithful in their sacred ministries, we pray. That all peoples may recognize the loving Father who created them, we
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 / Published in Pastoral Planning

DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLAN Draft

Sunday, 22 October 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: Sisters and brothers, as we mark this World Mission Sunday, with the theme, “Mission at the heart of the Gospel”, we pray that all Christians, by their way of life, will give witness to Jesus Christ. For those members of the Church who are called to prophetic witness against inhuman crimes and injustices, we
Friday, 20 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

Cardinal Mafi to Saipan Clergy: “Wash Each Other’s Feet”

“Come away to a deserted place by yourselves and rest for a while” This verse from the Gospel of mark pretty much summed up the days spent in Rota by Bishop Ryan and the clergy of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. From Monday until Thursday, Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga guided the
Friday, 20 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

Cardinal Mafi to Saipan Youths: “Keep the Journey!”

The simplicity and the very personal approach in sharing his personal journey of faith enabled Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi to relate and encouraged hundreds of youths of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa to ‘keep the journey, weak as we are’. On Sunday, October 15th, it was probably the first time for many if not
Sunday, 15 October 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: God invites us to his banquet of life. Let us ask this generous Father for all our needs. That the Church on earth may thrive and grow and draw many to the feast of the kingdom, we pray. That our leaders, especially our elected officials, find a just solution to the problems facing the
Sunday, 08 October 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: We worry about many things in this life. St Paul tells us that there is no need to worry, but that we should “ask God with prayer and thanksgiving” for what we need. For the Church of God, that the beloved vineyard of the Lord may produce its fruits for His glory, we pray.
Sunday, 01 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: With contrite and humble hearts, we stand in the presence of God. Let us respond to these intentions with the humble and honest prayer our Father welcomes. That the Church maybe a sure haven for sinners and outcasts, we pray. That those we elect to office may protect widows, orphans, aged folk and the
Sunday, 24 September 2017 / Published in Universal Prayers

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I (for the Commissioning of CCD Teachers)

Presider: God created us to live and grow in love. By being stewards of God’s gifts, we take an active part in bringing this vision of life into being. Confident in the power of prayer to transform us, we bring our needs to God who hears and answers us. 1. For the Church: May it