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Thursday, 04 June 2020 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events

Liturgical Guidelines for the Celebration of Public Mass During the COVID-19 Pandemic (As of June 2, 2020)

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
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events

Statement on Resuming Public Masses in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa

May 26, 2020 On Friday, May 29, 2020, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa will begin to open its churches in preparation for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Pentecost Sunday. This health crisis continues to be very serious and all of us are requested to do our part in ensuring that its spread in
Sunday, 24 May 2020 / Published in News & Events

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE 54th WORLD COMMUNICATIONS DAY

“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;
Wednesday, 01 April 2020 / Published in News & Events

Updated HOLY WEEK Guidelines for Parishioners

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
Thursday, 26 March 2020 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events

Holy Week Guidelines for Parishioners

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
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 / Published in News & Events

Guideline for Parishioners in Response to the Declaration of State of Public Health Emergency

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

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