The “Continental Phase” officially began last August 26, 2022. Work continues as the Universal Catholic Church is now in the second phase of the process on Synod on Synodality. Information collected by the local churches from consultations with ordinary people that took place in the previous months had been transmitted to their respective Bishops’ Conferences
“Remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” (Heb 13:2) Our local church is a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds. Interculturality, which refers to “existence and equitable interaction of diverse cultures and the possibility of generating shared cultural expressions through dialogue and mutual respect”, is
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality has concluded a few months ago and after a series of dialogues with focus groups a report has been sent to the Bishop’s Conference in our region. From among all the reports of every jurisdiction in the Pacific a document will be put together for submission to
(Updated: September 10, 2022) On March 1, 2022 the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa launched its annual Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA). This annual appeal was suspended the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from this fundraising used to cover the expenses for the education and formation of the clergy as well as
Thank you for your generous support to the Peter’s Pence collection this year. Our contributions will join those from our brothers and sisters worldwide to help Pope Francis in his ministry to the Universal Church, including relief to people in need and support for the Holy See. Our collections per parish are as follows: Mt.
CCD is our religious education program for the children not attending Mount Carmel School. It stands for Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. All parishes in our diocese offer religion classes for children ages 7 & up in preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (i.e., First Holy Communion and Confirmation). Catechetical school year will
