Sunday, 07 April 2019 / Published in News & Events

Sr. Nina attended Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference

By Fr. Ken Hezel, SJ, for the North Star This past week Sr Nina Caccam, SJBP attended a conference hosted by the Diocese of Camden in New Jersey on the issue of Child Protection in the church from March 24-27, 2019.The theme of the conference was “Promise to Protect, Pledge to Heal.” More than 200
Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Youth Camp file photo.
Sunday, 07 April 2019 / Published in News & Events

Diocese of Chalan Kanoa will celebrate its first Diocesan World Youth Day on Palm Sunday

By Julie Ann Loong, for the North Star Palm Sunday was the day in which our Lord Jesus Christ triumphantly entered into Jerusalem and was welcomed by a large crowd of people who were waving palm branches or throwing them on the ground in front of him. This signifies the beginning of Holy Week. In
Sunday, 31 March 2019 / Published in News & Events

Bishop Ryan: “Treasure the gift of faith God has given us!”

By Julie Ann Loong, for the North Star “Lent is a time to reach out to neighbors, grow spiritually, and renew your relationship with God as we prepare for Easter,” announces Father Ike as he gave the welcoming during last week’s Lenten Parish Mission in Mt Carmel Cathedral. The Lenten Parish Mission, organized by the
Fr. Miguel M. Miro, OAR gives Holy Communion to one of the parishioners of Santa Remedios during the Mass last Friday where he celebrated along with Fr. Allan, Fr. Neil and Fr. Raul Buhay. Fr. Miro is the General Superior of the Augustinian Recollects who was on island last week for his visitation on the OAR community here. Travelling with him was Fr. Raul Buhay, OAR.
Sunday, 31 March 2019 / Published in News & Events

OAR Prior General Conducts “Visita de Renovacion” to Recoletos de Saipan Community

By Rose Gamier, for the North Star On March 21, 2019, the Prior General of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR), Fr. Miguel M. Miro, together with Fr. Raul M. Buhay, OAR, General Councilor, came to the island of Saipan for the first time. Fr. Miguel, who is based in Rome, is the head of
Sunday, 31 March 2019 / Published in Gospel Reflection & Message Videos

Gospel Reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Lent

Gospel Reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Lent by Rev. Fr. Jason Granado, San Vicente Parish.
Monday, 25 March 2019 / Published in Gospel Reflection & Message Videos

Gospel Reflection on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord

Gospel Reflection on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord by Rev. Fr. Manuel Lim, San Francisco de Borja and San Isidro Parishes, Rota.
Sunday, 24 March 2019 / Published in Gospel Reflection & Message Videos

Gospel Reflection on the Third Sunday of Lent

Gospel Reflection on the Third Sunday of Lent by Rev. Fr. Leo Neil C. Bullos, OAR, Nstra. Sra. Bithen Delos Remedios Parish
Tuesday, 19 March 2019 / Published in Gospel Reflection & Message Videos

Gospel Reflection on Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Gospel Reflection on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Rev. Fr. Allan Rubett A. Cabatian, OAR, San Roque Parish March 19, 2019MT 1:16, 18-21, 24A
Sunday, 17 March 2019 / Published in Gospel Reflection & Message Videos

Gospel Reflection on the Second Sunday of Lent

Gospel Reflection on the First Sunday of Lent by Rev. Fr. Harold Funa, Kristo Rai Parish LK 9:28-36 Transfiguration  In today’s gospel, it’s about the transfiguration of Jesus in the mountain. The word ‘transfiguration’ means a change in form or appearance. Transfiguration event depicts a glimpse of Christ’s glory and a preview of his resurrection.
Bishop Ryan and some of the Diocesan Curia staff, Rommel Buenaflor, Bel Tan and Sherwin Pasillos stood proudly on the podium for the photo op after completing the 2019 Saipan Marathon last Saturday
Sunday, 17 March 2019 / Published in News & Events

Running not for a medal, but for a Cause

Having ran from Micro Beach to Pacific Islands Club and back, Bishop Ryan Jimenez, along with three diocesan staff members, completed a whopping 21.8 kilometer (13.1 miles) run within 3 hours– an accomplishment that may be difficult for others to achieve. Last Saturday, March 9, 2019, they had participated in the 2019 Saipan Marathon Half