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
“That you may tell your children and grandchildren” (Ex 10:2)Life becomes history I would like to devote this year’s Message to the theme of storytelling, because I believe that, so as not to lose our bearings, we need to make our own the truth contained in good stories. Stories that build up, not tear down;
This updated guidelines is issued, and is effective, today, 31 March 2020. Yesterday, 30 March 2020, the Office of the Governor issued a new Memorandum amending his Executive Order 2020-04. In particular, Directive #10 and Directive #14 are amended prohibiting the gathering of more than 10 people in a single room or single space for
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, May Christ’s peace be with you all! St. Paul reminds us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). This is our first response to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. We put our trust and hope in the Lord always! After all, “hope does not disappoint, because the love of
Greetings in Christ! I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers and support during my first year of canon law studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. I am grateful to all the faithful of our local church for their generous contributions to the Catholic Charities Appeal over
