Orientation for ‘Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults’

Posted by - October 7, 2018

by: John Patrick  C. Toledo ‘Then, when the sacraments of Christian initiation have freed them from the power of darkness, having died with Christ, been buried with Him and risen together with Him, they receive the Spirit of adoption of Lord’s death and resurrection together with the People of God.’ Vatican II, Ad Gentes, 4. Sacraments

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The members of the Ad Hoc Committee of the newly established Refalawasch Ministry pose for a group picture on the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, September 27, 2018. (L to R: Senator Sixto Igisomar, Jesus Elameto, Deacon Tony Yarobwemal, Malua Peter, Bishop Ryan, Gregoria Fitial Omar and Jack Omar. (Inset: Fr. Isidro Ogumoro, Spiritual Director).

Refalawasch Ministry: a newly established ministry in the diocese

Posted by - September 29, 2018

In order to assist Bishop Ryan Jimenez in providing pastoral and spiritual needs to the Refalawasch community, a new ministry called the “Refalawasch Ministry” has been established in the diocese of Chalan Kanoa effective today, Sunday, September 30, 2018. This idea of launching this new ministry started last year when Bishop Ryan consulted some members

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CATECHISTS CHALLENGED TO SERVE IN HUMILITY

Posted by - September 29, 2018

September 23 was the designated date for the commissioning of the catechists in the different parishes following the commissioning of the Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators in the CCD Program last week. This is to mark the beginning of the CCD School Year 2018-2019 in the Diocese. Inspired by the gospel message of service in humility,

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Rita Cabrera Guerrero: Lumen Christi Nominee

Posted by - September 29, 2018

Catholic Extension’s Lumen Christi Award honors an individual or group working in one of America’s mission dioceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can trans- form lives and communities. Lumen Christi recipients are the hidden heroes in our midst. They bring light and hope to the forgotten corners of our country and inspire those

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Mother Margarita and the “Little Flower” – Part 1

Posted by - September 29, 2018

The Feast of Saint Therese of Lisieux, lovingly called the “Little Flower,” is celebrated by the Church on October 1st. This date was chosen because Therese died on September 30th. Following an ancient custom of celebrating one’s entrance into heaven the next day, October 1 was chosen to celebrate her life and her eternal birth.

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The directors of the recent “We Drank Our Tears” films gathered for a group photo after a sold-out screening of the films earlier this year. From left: Angelo Manese, Galvin Deleon Guerrero, and Justin Ocampo. Their recent films have been nominated for the Made in the Marianas Award at the 8th Annual Guam International Film Festival. Dylan Santos plays Benjamin Abadilla in “We Drank Our Tears.” The film was recently nominated for the Made in the Marianas Award at the 8th Annual Guam International Film Festival.

Mount Carmel School films nominees for award at Guam International Film Festival

Posted by - September 29, 2018

Two Mount Carmel School films have been nominated for the Made in the Marianas Award at the 8th Annual Guam International Film Festival, also known as the GIFF. The films, “We Drank Our Tears: Benjamin Abadilla’s Story” and “We Drank Our Tears: Rafael Mafnas’s Story,” continue the series of films started with last year’s “We

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CCD catechists attended the Diocesan Catechetical gathering reflecting on the cathetical theme "Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ" given by Bishop Ryan at AMP Theater last September 15, 2018.

“Enlisting Witnesses for Jesus Christ”

Posted by - September 22, 2018

By Rose Gamier THIS was the theme of the Catechetical Day held at the American Memorial Park Amphi-theatre last Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 9:00am, with Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez as the main speaker. About 64 catechists from different parishes came to attend the event as the diocese prepares to welcome another school year with

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Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, D. D. and Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP posed together with the Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators of the different parishes of the Diocese.

The most important form of faith formation is to be witnesses Ourselves, to show good examples

Posted by - September 22, 2018

“…..IT WOULD be pointless to know everything about theology, rules of the church, the commandments, if all these will not be translated into good deeds.” This is how the Bishop challenged the Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators who were commissioned last September 16, 2018 within the Eucharistic Celebration during his homily. As catechetical leaders, considered “Magas”

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Members of Mount Carmel School’s Mock Trial Knights gather for a photo with Rep. Ivan Blanco, far left, at a school assembly, where he presented a copy of CNMI House Resolution 20-31, which recognized the team for winning the Larry Bakko Award for Professionalism and Civility at the 2018 National High School Mock Trial Championship held in Reno, Nevada.

Legislature recognizes MCS Mock Trial Knights

Posted by - September 22, 2018

The 20th CNMI Legislature recently recognized Mount Carmel School’s Mock Trial Knights for their performance in representing the CNMI at the 2018 National High School Mock Trial Championship held in Reno, Nevada, where the team won the Larry Bakko Award for Professionalism and Civility. The author of House Resolution 20-31, Rep. Ivan Blanco, personally presented

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A niche with a statue of Our Lady of Mercy, Patroness of the Mercedarian Order, graces the façade above the entrance of the Convent Church of the Motherhouse of the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz.

A Profound Connection
THE CONVENT OF BERRIZ AND OUR LADY OF MERCY –Part 2

Posted by - September 22, 2018

Until 1867, the Mercedarian Sisters of Berriz were able to evade the decrees ordering the religious communities to sell their possessions. But in this year, the Spanish government gave direct orders to sell everything, and there was nothing that could be done to avoid it. Poorer than ever, the sisters continued to serve God. The

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