Editor’s Note: The Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D., Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, delivered the following homily at the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Ian Cagalawan Pamisa on September 5th, 2026, at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Chalan Kanoa, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Before all else, we acknowledge

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

[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

[Feast of St Joachim and Anne, 26 July 2026] I will never forget you (Is 49:15) Dear brothers and sisters, Through the prophet Isaiah, the Lord promises that he will never forget any of us. He assures us that he has engraved our faces on the palms of his hands (cf. Is 49:16) and that his love

In the midst of trials brought by the recent typhoon, our Bishop, Romeo D. Convocar, D.D. reminds us: Christ is with us, even in the chaos. Let us hold on to hope, extend help to those in need, and rebuild together in faith. Let us take a moment to read the full Pastoral Letter and

To all of you, our priests, the deacons, the religious sisters, and all of you, my dear people of God, a Blessed Holy Week and Good Evening! Reverend Fathers, today is our feast day. It is a happy day, and congratulations to all of us priests. It is a significant moment for us, as a

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:15) On this Thanksgiving, a day traditionally rooted in our belief to gather with family and friends in sincere gratitude for God’s abundant blessings in our lives, we recommit ourselves to living

Friday, November 8, 2024 40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA My Beloved Priests, Permanent Deacons, Religious Men and Women, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, Peace be with you! “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord!” – this is the responsorial psalm in the Liturgy of

08 November 2024  The Very Reverend Father Charlie Borja  Apostolic Administrator  Diocese of Chalan Kanoa  P.O. Box 500745  Saipan, MP 96950  Subject: 40th Anniversary of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa  Dear Fr. Charlie, Brother Priests and Deacons, Religious Sisters, Staff, and Parishioners,  Greetings of Christ’s peace!  Today, November 8, 2024, I remember you all in my morning