A Pastoral Message for Advent, 2020 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In the month of December, we all change our perspectives, usually; we anticipate many good things, many blessings. Our children look forward to the time of holidays. Our merchants look forward to a financially successful conclusion to the year. Families
September 26, 2020 “Recognizing the Lord Jesus in our midst” (A pastoral message for the 2020 World Day of Migrants and Refugees) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings of Christ’s peace! I first came to Saipan as a migrant worker. I finished my philosophy degree from San Jose Seminary at the Ateneo de Manila
Christian worship and sacraments are of high importance for the spiritual good and overall well-being of the faithful. As a response to the request of the faithful to have sacramental celebrations, more importantly, the Holy Eucharist, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa establishes the following liturgical guidelines in the celebration of public Mass while observing and
In light of the continuing health crisis we are currently dealing with the Clergy of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, in their meeting held last 24 March 2020, collectively decided to continue across all parishes the following directives: • No public Mass until further notice • Everyone is invited to participate in the online celebration
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Code of Canon Law is a summary of the laws and precepts that govern the Church throughout the world. The Code goes into great detail on the responsibilities of a bishop toward the pastoral care of the people of his Diocese. These responsibilities include providing for the faith
Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ, Alleluia! The Lord is risen! Indeed, he is risen! In one of his Easter homilies, St. Augustine said and I quote: “And He departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find Him. For He departed, and behold, He is here.” Christ is risen! And He is here with us–in
