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Sunday, 17 November 2019 / Published in News & Events

35 years as a diocese: A history filled with the Love of God

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
Sunday, 10 November 2019 / Published in News & Events

35 years as a diocese: a sign of growth and maturity

Some of our elderly parishioners today will still probably remember that historic day when news had arrived from Rome of the erection of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa 35 years ago. Probably, most of the faithful back then could not fully comprehend and process the news immediately – the significance and what it meant for
CCD students of San Roque parish held the very first “Parade of Saints” last Sunday. This is a very good way to highlight the value and importance of All Saints Day wearing costumes of saints instead of the Hallow een costumes which is commercially popular during this time of the year.
Sunday, 10 November 2019 / Published in News & Events

San Roque Celebrates a “Parade of Saints”

Yes, you read it right: Parade of Saints. Imagine the statues or pictures of our patrons and beloved saints come to “life” and “roam” around the church grounds…well, in broad daylight. Veering away from the more secular and commercialized Halloween celebration, San Roque parishioners witnessed a ”holier” atmosphere with the presence of “living” saints joining
Saturday, 02 November 2019 / Published in News & Events

Parishioners celebrated St. Jude Fiesta and installation of Fr. Harold as pastor of the Southern cluster

“12 active ministries, and a near total of 200 involved parish ministers and volunteers.” In his homily on the occasion of its annual parish fiesta, Bishop Ryan proudly commended the parish of St. Jude as it continues to serve the people of Koblerville, As Lito, As Perdido, Afetnas, and Lower Dandan with the same fervor
CEPAC Bishops meet with the Holy Father, His Holiness Pope Francis.
Friday, 04 October 2019 / Published in News & Events

Pope Francis welcomes Bishop Ryan and the bishops of the Pacific

“There’s water on the table. Feel free to stand and get one if you are thirsty. The restroom is over there if you need.” This was how Pope Francis started his audience with the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (CEPAC), welcoming them in his private library at the Apostolic Palace. He was
Bishop Ryan meets with Pope Francis during the Ad Limina Visit.
Friday, 04 October 2019 / Published in News & Events

On CW Issue: Pope Francis to the Church of Saipan: “Remain close to the people”

“Remain close to the people!” This was the message of Pope Francis to Bishop Ryan and the Church of Saipan regarding the CW issue that haunts the Northern Marianas’ immigrants for years now. One of the things that Bishop Ryan shared with Pope Francis during their private audience last Monday, was the plight of many

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ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA

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