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The members of the Ad Hoc Committee of the newly established Refalawasch Ministry pose for a group picture on the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, September 27, 2018. (L to R: Senator Sixto Igisomar, Jesus Elameto, Deacon Tony Yarobwemal, Malua Peter, Bishop Ryan, Gregoria Fitial Omar and Jack Omar. (Inset: Fr. Isidro Ogumoro, Spiritual Director).
Sunday, 30 September 2018 / Published in News & Events

Refalawasch Ministry: a newly established ministry in the diocese

In order to assist Bishop Ryan Jimenez in providing pastoral and spiritual needs to the Refalawasch community, a new ministry called the “Refalawasch Ministry” has been established in the diocese of Chalan Kanoa effective today, Sunday, September 30, 2018. This idea of launching this new ministry started last year when Bishop Ryan consulted some members of the Refalawasch community
Sunday, 30 September 2018 / Published in News & Events

Catechists challenged to serve in humility

September 23 was the designated date for the commissioning of the catechists in the different parishes following the commissioning of the Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators in the CCD Program last week. This is to mark the beginning of the CCD School Year 2018-2019 in the Diocese. Inspired by the gospel message of service in humility,
Sunday, 30 September 2018 / Published in News & Events

Rita Cabrera Guerrero: Lumen Christi Nominee

Catholic Extension’s Lumen Christi Award honors an individual or group working in one of America’s mission dioceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can trans- form lives and communities. Lumen Christi recipients are the hidden heroes in our midst. They bring light and hope to the forgotten corners of our country and inspire those
CCD catechists attended the Diocesan Catechetical gathering reflecting on the cathetical theme "Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ" given by Bishop Ryan at AMP Theater last September 15, 2018.
Saturday, 22 September 2018 / Published in News & Events

“Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ”

By Rose Gamier THIS was the theme of the Catechetical Day held at the American Memorial Park Amphi-theatre last Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 9:00am, with Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez as the main speaker. About 64 catechists from different parishes came to attend the event as the diocese prepares to welcome another school year with
Typhoon Mangkhut caused severe damages on homes and public infrastructure in the southern village of SongSong in Rota.
Sunday, 16 September 2018 / Published in News & Events

DCK partners with KARIDAT to help in Rota recovery

The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is joining in the community effort to help in the Rota recovery. Typhoon Mangkhut hit the island of Rota last Monday causing devastation on the residents’ homes and communities’ infrastructures that leaves the whole island without electricity. There are also at least 55 persons who are still living in various
Sunday, 16 September 2018 / Published in News & Events

Unveiling of the Image and Welcoming the Devotion to Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health) at San Roque Church

September 8, is a special day among Catholic faithfuls, particularly for Marian devotees since it is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Even more so for the  parishioners and Legionaries on Saipan and who gathered in San Roque Church last Saturday as it marked the unveiling and launching of the devotion to

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