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Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez presided over Mount Carmel School’s reopening mass. The school reopened on November 13, a few weeks after Super Typhoon Yutu devastated the campus.
Sunday, 02 December 2018 / Published in News & Events

Mount Carmel School reopens with renewes spirit after Super Typhoon Yutu

by Reica Ramirez from Mount Carmel School’s Introduction to Communications Course After weeks of clean-up efforts, repair, and recover efforts, Mount Carmel School reopened on November 13. Although many parts of the school were destroyed by one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded in U.S. history, students, friends, family, faculty, and staff had faith that
Parishioners of San Roque distributed relief packages to the families of San Vicente Parish around the neighborhood of Holy Rosary Oratory in Dandan. Fr. Allan Cabatian encouraged his parishioners to help out the parishes in the south who are more devastated by Super Typhoon Yutu.
Sunday, 18 November 2018 / Published in News & Events

Diocese joins in the typhoon recovery effort providing spiritual support

“But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.” These were the words of Jesus Christ to St. Peter foretelling how His passion and death will shake Peter’s faith and the rest of the disciples. The faith of the faithful who lived and
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

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