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

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace! As your Bishop, I must exercise my obligation to inform you about several pending bills in our legislature that will affect the common good if enacted into law.  These pending bills deal with gambling. Leadership in a community is a sacred trust. It is the responsibility of everyone in the community – but particularly,

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,   After the death of Jesus on the cross, his friends and followers got dispersed. They were sad and in anguish at their loss. They were dejected and downhearted. They were fearful and went into hiding. But then, from this situation of anguish, despondency and fear, a “reversal” took