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Saturday, 15 April 2017 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events

Easter Message

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,   After the death of Jesus on the cross, his friends and followers got dispersed. They were sad and in anguish at their loss. They were dejected and downhearted. They were fearful and went into hiding. But then, from this situation of anguish, despondency and fear, a “reversal” took
Bishop Ryan blesses the Oil of the Catechumens, Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Chrism during the Mass of Chrism last Wednesday. Behind him are the clergy of the diocese who renewed their vows to priestly commitment.
Saturday, 15 April 2017 / Published in News & Events

Diocese of Chalan Kanoa celebrates Chrism Mass in preparation of the Easter Triduum

For the first time in six years, the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa celebrated the traditional Mass of Chrism with the full blessing of all three oils – Oil of Catechumens, Oil of the Sick and Oil of Chrism. These are the oils which will be used for the celebrations of all the sacraments this year.
Sunday, 09 April 2017 / Published in News & Events

Saipan Clergy Tours Parishes to Hear Confessions of the Faithful

Almost every evening in the last two weeks, Bishop Ryan Jimenez and the priests of the diocese went from parish to parish listening to the confessions of the parishioners as the diocese and the faithful commemorates the Lenten season and prepares to enter into the Holy Week. In previous years, the diocese has conducted its
Friday, 16 December 2016 / Published in News & Events

Fr. Romil: a priest for the Universal Church

Throughout the homily of Archbishop Jose Advincula, Fr. Romil blushed with embarrassment as the assembly laughed at the jokes and jest poked at him by the Archbishop of Capiz. Advincula who was the homilist for the Thanksgiving Mass on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary to the priesthood of Fr. Romil, is not only the
Thursday, 08 December 2016 / Published in News & Events

Saipan Catholics celebrate Immaculate Concepcion

On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concepcion, Thursday, December 8th, the island Catholics from all parishes in Saipan filled once again Mt. Carmel Cathedral to celebrate the Mass and the annual traditional Lukao. The Most Reverend Ryan P. Jimenez D.D., Bishop of Chalan Kanoa presided the Solemn Mass and concelebrated by the priests of the
Monday, 05 December 2016 / Published in News & Events

San Roque Parish’s Dinner Fundraiser Receives Overwhelming Support

More than 500 people flocked to Pacific Islands Club to support San Roque Parish’s dinner fundraiser dubbed as “San Roque Parish Celebrates the Return of the OAR Fathers to Saipan” last Monday, December 5, 2016 at Magellan, Pacific Islands Club. In joy and fellowship, the Diocesan clergy, the Pastorelle sisters and guests from all parishes

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