Mary Solitario, 21, center, a Catholic from Virginia, joins a pro-life demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court prior to the Women's March on Washington Jan. 21. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)

Group marches for rights of ‘pre-born women,’ women exploited by abortion

Posted by - January 27, 2017

 By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — College senior Colleen McCrum stood with fellow pro-lifers in front of the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court early Jan. 21 holding a sign that said, “PROLIFE, PROWOMAN, PROTRUMP.” McCrum, 21, who attends Christendom College, a Catholic school in Front Royal, Virginia, joined a group organized

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IV DAMENGGU GI UTDINÅRIU NA TIEMPU

Posted by - January 27, 2017

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Zep 2, 3; 3, 12-13 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Zephaniah Ispiha i Saina, hamyu ni manhumitdi gi tanu’, ni kumukumpli i tinago’-ña siha; Ispiha i hustisia, ispiha i hinimitdi; siña ha’ mana’lihing håo gi ha’ånin i linalålu’ i Saina. Låo bai hu na’sopbla gi entalu’-miyu un gurupun tåotåo

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Bishop Ryan with Fr. Allan together with San Roque Parish Youth Ministry during Bishop's Parochial visit on Sunday, January 22, 2017.

Bishop Ryan Visit San Roque Parish Youth

Posted by - January 26, 2017

By Miguel Aninon When our pastor, Fr. Allan Cabatian, OAR announced to all members of the San Roque Youth Ministry (which includes altar servers, choir members, CCD students) that Bishop Ryan would be visiting our parish, I asked myself- “What’s so special about it?”  I got even more curious when Fr. Allan emphasized that there

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Pastoral Planning (Part 7)

Posted by - January 26, 2017

Effective implementation of the plan requires the efforts of the full body of Christ in the particular faith community. an ordered division of labor is essential. Part of the logic behind the assignment of responsibility for each objective is to remove confusion, and thus obstacles, to speedy implementation of plan objectives. One person coordinates plan

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2017

Posted by - January 26, 2017

Later this month, the CNMI’s three Catholic schools, Mount Carmel School on Saipan, Sister Remedios Early Childhood Development Center on Saipan, and Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja on Rota, will join the rest of the nation in celebrating Catholic Schools Week (CSW) 2017. This year’s CSW theme speaks to the holistic framework of Catholic education

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NATION’S TOP READER: Mount Carmel School 5th grade student, Leyonne Tolentino (second from left), was recently recognized by Achieve3000 for being one of the nation’s top readers two years in a row. Achieve3000 consultant, Troy Akiyama (left) presented a certificate of achievement to Tolentino, his teacher, Mila Calibo (right), and school principal, Frances Taimanao (second from right).

MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL KNIGHT RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF NATION’S TOP READERS TWO YEARS IN A ROW

Posted by - January 26, 2017

Mount Carmel School 5th grade student, Leyonne Tolentino, was recently recognized by Achieve3000 for ranking as one of the nation’s top readers two years in a row. Achieve3000 consultant, Troy Akiyama, visited the school to personally congratulate Tolentino and his teacher, Mila Calibo, along with school principal, Frances Taimanao. Achieve3000 is a nationally recognized program

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Jesus The New Moses

Posted by - January 25, 2017

I remember my Professor in Biblical studies would often compare the four evangelists to four different artists. Artists may see the same image, but each one paints a picture in their own style. Similarly, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have knowledge of Jesus, but each one “paints” a different portrait of Christ, depending on their

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Pope Francis greets the crowd outside the church after celebrating Mass at the parish of St. Mary in the Setteville neighborhood of Rome Jan. 15. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Christian witness requires action, pope says during parish visit

Posted by - January 20, 2017

 By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME (CNS) — Being a real Christian does not mean being a saint, but giving witness to Jesus in word and, especially, deed, Pope Francis told members of a parish on the eastern edge of Rome. Spending more than three hours Jan. 15 at the parish of St. Mary

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Pope Francis greets Rev. Jens-Martin Kruse of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rome during his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 18. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Prayer brings light of hope in dark times, pope says at audience

Posted by - January 20, 2017

 By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Prayer has the power to awaken hope in men and women, even in the face of death and destruction, Pope Francis said. People often feel unworthy to turn to God when they are in need “as if it were a self-interested prayer and, thus,

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A protester holds a sign that reads "United to Protect Immigrants & Refugees" as he joins hundreds of others Jan. 14 in a rally for immigrant rights and against President-elect Donald Trump in Los Angeles. On the eve of Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration, Jesuit parishes, schools and other communities planned to pray for immigrants and others who fear Trump's proposals. (CNS photo/Mike Nelson)

On eve of Trump inauguration, Catholic communities will pray for immigrants

Posted by - January 20, 2017

 By Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Acknowledging the fear some immigrants have expressed as Donald Trump becomes president, Jesuit parishes, schools and other communities plan to pray for those who fear him and his proposals on the eve of his Jan. 20 inauguration as the country’s 45th president. At least one community

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