Friday, 02 August 2019 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Code of Canon Law is a summary of the laws and precepts that govern the Church throughout the world. The Code goes into great detail on the responsibilities of a bishop toward the pastoral care of the people of his Diocese. These responsibilities include providing for the faith
Sunday, 21 April 2019 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events
Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ, Alleluia! The Lord is risen!  Indeed, he is risen! In one of his Easter homilies, St. Augustine said and I quote: “And He departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find Him. For He departed, and behold, He is here.” Christ is risen!  And He is here with us–in
Friday, 26 October 2018 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters
26 October 2018 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Typhoons are not strangers to us. They batter our islands every year. And yet, knowing that it is a fact of life in the CNMI does not make the situation any easier when we are struck by one. We endure the strong winds and punishing
Saturday, 26 May 2018 / Published in Messages / Pastoral Letters, News & Events
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace! As your Bishop, I must exercise my obligation to inform you about several pending bills in our legislature that will affect the common good if enacted into law.  These pending bills deal with gambling. Leadership in a community is a sacred trust. It is the responsibility of everyone in the community – but particularly,
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