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Friday, 20 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

Cardinal Mafi to Saipan Clergy: “Wash Each Other’s Feet”

“Come away to a deserted place by yourselves and rest for a while” This verse from the Gospel of mark pretty much summed up the days spent in Rota by Bishop Ryan and the clergy of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. From Monday until Thursday, Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga guided the
Friday, 20 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

Cardinal Mafi to Saipan Youths: “Keep the Journey!”

The simplicity and the very personal approach in sharing his personal journey of faith enabled Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi to relate and encouraged hundreds of youths of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa to ‘keep the journey, weak as we are’. On Sunday, October 15th, it was probably the first time for many if not
Sunday, 01 October 2017 / Published in News & Events

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time A I

Presider: With contrite and humble hearts, we stand in the presence of God. Let us respond to these intentions with the humble and honest prayer our Father welcomes. That the Church maybe a sure haven for sinners and outcasts, we pray. That those we elect to office may protect widows, orphans, aged folk and the
Saturday, 02 September 2017 / Published in News & Events

GROUP WEDDING: Get Married in the Church!

Save the Date: December 30, 2017 The Commission on Marriage and Family Life of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is inviting couples who are interested in receiving the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony in a Group Wedding Ceremony on December 30, 2017, the weekend of the Feast of the Holy Family at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. The
Attendees of the Forum on Phase III of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning took a group photo with Bishop Ryan, the clergy and religious of the diocese. Parishioners from different parishes worked in different groups to set goals and objectives on key areas of the ministries indicated by the Pastoral Planning Committee. The Forum was held at San Antonio Parish Hall last Saturday, August 19, 2017.
Sunday, 27 August 2017 / Published in News & Events, Pastoral Planning

Pastoral Planning Forum set Ministry Priorities for the Diocese

The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa moved another step forward towards the completion of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning initiated late last year by Bishop Ryan. Last Saturday, the Pastoral Planning Committee hosted a Forum to initiate Phase III of the process which is to set goals, objectives and concrete action plans in order to achieve the
Saturday, 19 August 2017 / Published in News & Events, Pastoral Planning

Pastoral Planning Forum: Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Core Values & Ministry Priorities

VISION STATEMENT: THE DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA WILL BE UNITED TO LOVE CHRIST, LIVE IN CHRIST AND SERVE CHRIST   MISSION STATEMENT: TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN BECOMING JOYFUL MISSIONARY DISCIPLES a)  Communicating the message of truth and hope on current social issues. b)  Creating a joyful worshipping faith community in which members of various

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