Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility The theme of Pope Leo XIV’s Message for the 60th World Day of Peace, to be celebrated on 1 January 2027, is: “Disarming Technology, Serving Peace. Politics as Preventive Responsibility.” In a bulletin published by the Holy See Press Office, Pope Leo XIV draws attention to the moral responsibility of those called
27 September 2026 Even Just One of These Children (cf. Mt 18:10) Dear brothers and sisters, Each year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees invites us to turn our attention to different aspects of the complex phenomenon of migration. For this 112th World Day, the theme, “Even just one of these children,” draws our attention
[1st of September 2026] “They shall beat their swords into plowsharesand their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Lord Jesus Christ came so that we might have life and have it in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10). This gift of life lies at the very heart of our mission as disciples and of our
Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27 (124) 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-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 (121) By Deacon Tony Yarobwemal 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 Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryEz 43:1-7ab/Mt 23:1-12 (424) By Sr. Emma O. Lusterio, SJBPPastorelle Sisters – SaipanDirector, Diocese of Chalan Kanoa’sOffice of Religious EducationNorthern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
With profound joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa cordially invites you to the Priestly Ordination of Deacon Ian C. Pamisa through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D. September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Saturday Our Lady of
Gospel Reflection for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 56:1, 6-7/Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 (118) By Rev. Fr. Noly N. Berjuega, CRM Parish Administrator, San Antonio de Padua Parish San Antonio 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 Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 (622) By Most Reverend Romeo D. Convocar, DD Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA – OFFICIAL AVISO – His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, announces the appointment effective Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. REV. FR. NELSON S. PLOHIMON, OAR Mount Carmel School’s Chaplain and Full-Time Religion Teacher
