[18 October 2026] One in Christ, united in mission Dear brothers and sisters, For World Mission Day 2026, which marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pius XI that is very dear to the Church, I have chosen the theme “One in Christ, united in mission.” Following the Jubilee Year, I wish to encourage the whole
On October 27, 1986, under the courageous leadership of St. John Paul II, religious leaders from around the world gathered in Assisi to pray for peace, inaugurating a movement of prayer, dialogue, and nonviolence. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa marks the 40th Anniversary of this historic
27 September 2026 Even Just One of These Children (cf. Mt 18:10) Dear brothers and sisters, Each year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees invites us to turn our attention to different aspects of the complex phenomenon of migration. For this 112th World Day, the theme, “Even just one of these children,” draws our attention
With profound joy and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa cordially invites you to the Priestly Ordination of Deacon Ian C. Pamisa through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit by Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D. September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Saturday Our Lady of
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA – OFFICIAL AVISO – His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, announces the appointment effective Wednesday, August 5th, 2026. REV. FR. NELSON S. PLOHIMON, OAR Mount Carmel School’s Chaplain and Full-Time Religion Teacher
With gratitude to God and joy in the life of our local Church, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa announces the publication of the Canonical Banns for the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Presbyters of: Rev. Deacon Ian Cagalawan Pamisa Holy Child Parish, Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines, 9010 Son of Mr. Giovanni Bernardo Pamisa
“Those who hope in the Lord will run and not grow weary.” — Isaiah 40:31 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Youth Ministry warmly invites all eligible young people to be part of Youth Sportsfest 2026—a celebration of faith, friendship, sportsmanship, and the official kick-off of our journey toward World Youth Day Seoul 2027!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 As we look around our islands in the aftermath of Supertyphoon Bavi, we see both the incredible strength of our people and the painful reality of the destruction left behind. This trial is especially heavy
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa gathered the faithful for a Holy Hour for Peace in the Middle East on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral, marking a solemn and prayerful evening of Eucharistic devotion and intercession for peace in a troubled world.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 6:00 P.M. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Saipan As we enter the solemn heart of Holy Week, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa invites all the faithful to gather for one of the most beautiful and significant liturgies of the year: The Mass of Chrism. A Celebration of Unity and
