“Those who hope in the Lord will run and not grow weary.” — Isaiah 40:31 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Youth Ministry warmly invites all eligible young people to be part of Youth Sportsfest 2026—a celebration of faith, friendship, sportsmanship, and the official kick-off of our journey toward World Youth Day Seoul 2027!
Gospel Reflection for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 55:10-11/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 (103) 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,
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 As we look around our islands in the aftermath of Supertyphoon Bavi, we see both the incredible strength of our people and the painful reality of the destruction left behind. This trial is especially heavy
Gospel Reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zec 9:9-10/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 (100) By Deacon Roger A. Dris San Roque Parish San Roque 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 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 (591) By Rev. Fr. Rey D. Rosal Pastor, Santa Soledad Parish Kagman 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 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 (97) By Rev. Fr. Nelson S. Plohimon, OAR Parish Administrator, San Roque Parish San Roque 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 Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 (587) By Rev. Fr. Roderick T. Deguit, OAR Parish Administrator, Nuestra Señora Bithen Delos Remedios Parish Tanapag, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Music: Lios Ebwe Afalugh Maria (Hail Mary in Refaluwasch, tune originally composed by Gus Kaipat, 1995)
Gospel Reflection for the Good Friday of the Lord’s PassionBy Rev. Fr. James S. Balajadia, JCLChancellor and Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Chalan KanoaPastor, Kristo Rai Parish Finding Grace in the Inconvenience: A Good Friday Reflection On this Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion, Rev. Fr. James Balajadia offers a profound meditation on the
Join Rev. Fr. Noly N. Berjuega, CRM, Parish Administrator of San Antonio de Padua, as he reflects on the profound significance of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. In this reflection, Fr. Noly guides us through the duality of this sacred day—from the triumphant “Hosanna!” of Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem to the
