The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, more commonly known as CEPAC (Conferentia Episcopalis Pacifici), held its plenary assembly on November 13-17, 2023 at the Accueil Mont-Mou, a retreat house administered by the congregation of Soers Missionaries de la Société de Marie in Paita, New Caledonia. The plenary assembly of CEPAC is held once every two

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION LAUDATE DEUM OF THE HOLY FATHERFRANCIS TO ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILLON THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1. “Praise God for all his creatures”. This was the message that Saint Francis of Assisi proclaimed by his life, his canticles and all his actions. In this way, he accepted the invitation of the biblical Psalms and

Thank you for your part in the extraordinary giving to the Collectionfor the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, especially last year inresponse to the crisis in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Thatgenerosity has allowed our office to send critically needed aid todioceses/eparchies in Ukraine. Let me share with you some of themessages I have

The Archdiocese of Agaña, in conjunction with the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, is pleased to announce that Sister Mary Angela Perez, RSM has been selected to participate as a member of Oceania in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2023.  A longtime member of the Sisters

Last July 23, 2023, we were asked to take up Peter’s Pence Collection across all parishes.  Our contributions will be remitted to support the charitable works of Pope Francis in helping people currently suffering around the world, particularly those enduring the effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious persecution.  Our collections per parish

Last February 16, 2023, our annual Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) was launched.  This annual appeal was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Proceeds from this year’s collection is earmarked for diocesan clergy retirement as well as the cost of administering pastoral, spiritual, and temporal ministries of the diocese.  Reverend Father Isaac M. Ayuyu is currently the

Through the Lens of Faith: Then, Now, and Beyond Capturing CNMI’s 40 Years as a Diocese Photo Contest Catholicism in the Northern Mariana Islands can be considered one of the oldest in the world. As a strategic place of rest for Spanish voyagers from the Latin Americas to Southeast Asia and other Pacific Island nations

On 30 April 2023, fourth Sunday of Easter, the sixtieth World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be held, on the theme: “Vocations: grace and mission”. The following is the Message sent by the Holy Father Francis for the occasion to bishops, priests, consecrated persons and faithful all over the world: Message of the Holy