By Mary Rose Lucero The Health Ministry of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa came to Rota to lead the Annual 5K Walkathon last Saturday, February 1, 2020. The said event was co-partnered by the Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja, which celebrated the Catholic Schools Week, San Francisco de Borja and the San Isidro Parishes. Despite

Everyone showed up. . .including the rain! Despite the heavy rain showers that early Saturday morning, more than 800 people showed up and participated in the 5k Annual Walkathon and Health Fair. As early as 4:30 in the morning, dozens of people were already waiting at the parking lot of Kristo Rai Church even before

It’s the beginning of another year and that means, it’s time too take out those running shoes you haven’t used for a while because the Diocesan 5k Annual Walkathon is just around the corner! Yes, the Health Ministry of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is starting 2020 with the annual walkathon next Saturday, January 25,

If you have attended the Masses and other liturgical celebrations at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral in this Christmas Season, you probably noticed the strong paint smell permeating inside the Church. This has caused inconvenience to many, I suppose, especially those who have allergy or sensitive to any strong smell. But this ‘inconvenience’ is

By Julie Ann Loong Four days away from the end of the calendar year, the Diocesan Youth Commission kicked off the very first Youth Camp Night and Music Fest, where the youth of our diocese who are called to be modern day saints came together and celebrated the fact that “Christ is alive” (Christus Vivit).

Felipe and Eliza were the oldest couple among the group, yet they were also the cutest that elicits smile and admiration from those present. They were one of the 6 couples who received the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony last Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral, during the Annual Group Wedding sponsored by the

Year 2019 is coming to an end and every time we arrive at the end of a year it is almost natural to look back and reflect on the events that make 2019 what it is. Here at our North Star Publication, it has been our ‘tradition’ to list down the top ten stories among

“Regalut-a todos para guiya, para uta cosigue ginen este, I langit yan i satbasyon-ta!” These were the words of Saipan’s own poet, Mr. Juan A. Sanchez when Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church was consecrated and dedicated 70 years ago. Referring to the newly built Church, it means: “Our gift to Him so that, from

By Julie Ann Loong The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is centered on the fact that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived by her parents, Saints Ann and Joachim, and with the grace of God to be conceived and born free from original sin. The last time this Catholic holy day of obligation fell on

This year marked the 35th Anniversary of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, which literally took centuries of blood, sweat, and tears to establish. Nearly 400 years ago, the first Spanish missionaries arrived in the Marianas Island. Their goal: to plant the seed of Christianity and to bring the Good News of the love of God