CEPAC Bishops Gather for Plenary Assembly in Noumea, New Caledonia
The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, more commonly known as CEPAC (Conferentia Episcopalis Pacifici), held its plenary assembly on November 13-17, 2023 at the Accueil Mont-Mou, a retreat house administered by the congregation of Soers Missionaries de la Société de Marie in Paita, New Caledonia. The plenary assembly of CEPAC is held once every two years but due to
Diocesan Youth Camp: Cardboard City
The Diocesan Youth Commission cordially invites the youths of each parish, ages 13-21, to join this year’s Diocesan Youth Camp: Cardboard City. The theme of the youth camp is “Rejoicing in Hope” as envisioned by Pope Francis. By this, the mission of the Youth Camp: Cardboard City is to plant the seed of social awareness
LAUDATE DEUM
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION LAUDATE DEUM OF THE HOLY FATHERFRANCIS TO ALL PEOPLE OF GOOD WILLON THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1. “Praise God for all his creatures”. This was the message that Saint Francis of Assisi proclaimed by his life, his canticles and all his actions. In this way, he accepted the invitation of the biblical Psalms and
Words of thanks from the Church in Ukraine
Thank you for your part in the extraordinary giving to the Collectionfor the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, especially last year inresponse to the crisis in Ukraine and the surrounding countries. Thatgenerosity has allowed our office to send critically needed aid todioceses/eparchies in Ukraine. Let me share with you some of themessages I have
Sister Mary Angela among 10 non-bishop members from Oceania to participate in Synod of Bishops
The Archdiocese of Agaña, in conjunction with the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, is pleased to announce that Sister Mary Angela Perez, RSM has been selected to participate as a member of Oceania in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops Sept. 30 to Oct. 29, 2023. A longtime member of the Sisters
Peter’s Pence Collection 2023
Last July 23, 2023, we were asked to take up Peter’s Pence Collection across all parishes. Our contributions will be remitted to support the charitable works of Pope Francis in helping people currently suffering around the world, particularly those enduring the effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious persecution. Our collections per parish
Preliminary Report on Catholic Charities Appeal Collections
Last February 16, 2023, our annual Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) was launched. This annual appeal was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from this year’s collection is earmarked for diocesan clergy retirement as well as the cost of administering pastoral, spiritual, and temporal ministries of the diocese. Reverend Father Isaac M. Ayuyu is currently the
