The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is preparing to start up a new group of men to be formed for the permanent diaconate. The following are some basic information on the formation program. DIACONATE • Lifetime commitment to ministry in Catholic Church • Deacons are members of the clergy • Ordained not to the priesthood but
San Jose, Tinian youths won overall championship for 3 straight years By Julie Ann Loong, for the North Star With over 200 youth and dozens of chaperones in attendance, calling the 2019 Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Sportsfest a success is an understatement. 8AM is an early time for teenagers to be up on a summer
The Diocesan Finance Council, in their meeting last July 18, 2019, has allocated $100,000 to San Jose Parish in Tinian specifically for the purpose of rebuilding its church, and a separate $200,000 to be shared by parishes in Saipan directly affected by typhoon Yutu also for the specific purpose of repairing damages sustained during the





