Better Catholics – Ep. 7: Vocation
What makes a great vocation? Everyone has a calling in life. One may be called to the religious life, or the married life, or the single life. Occupation-wise, one may be a doctor, lawyer, teacher, cleaner, carpenter, cashier, or any other occupation. Would you equate having fame, fortune or influence to having a great vocation? Or, is it when
Report on collection in aid of our brothers and sisters in Tonga
Following an underwater volcano eruption that triggered a tsunami that devastated Tonga, our diocese joined our Holy Father in praying for immediate relief to those directly affected by the calamity. At the same time, second collections were done in all parishes on the weekend of January 29th and 30th. All proceeds are earmarked to provide financial assistance to
Better Catholics – Ep. 6: Religious Vocation
Is God calling you? The universal church is experiencing a lack of vocation to the priesthood and religious life. Several factors do contribute to this sad reality including the rise of secular Catholicism, scandals, weak modeling to the youth by priests and religious, among many other distractions and considerations. People, today, have many reasons why not to
The Synodal Church | Diocesan Phase | Diocesan Process
In this episode Fr. Melvin Avilla, CRM walks us through the process on how this Diocesan Phase of the Synod on Synodality will be carried out. Officially launched in our diocese last December 8, the process has already begun, with Fr. Charlie Borja recently conducting several meetings for clergy consultations. The diocesan and sectoral consultations
MCS Announces Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year
Yesterday, Mount Carmel School participated in the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week and announced the 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. 2022 marks the 48th year for the national organization to recognize the importance of
Mount Carmel School Kicks Off Catholic Schools Week
On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, Mount Carmel School held the annual Catholic Schools Week Proclamation Ceremony with Governor Ralph DLG. Torres and members of the MCS community. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States and U.S. Territories. Catholic School’s Week is meant to help schools connect with prospective
Better Catholics – Ep. 5: Stewardship
What is collection money used for? According to Canon Law, “The Christian faithful are obliged to assist with the needs of the Church so that the Church has what is necessary for divine worship, for the works of the apostolate and of charity, and for the decent support of ministers.” (Canon 222 §1) But with
Second Collection Report
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa traditionally requests parishes to conduct second collections on various select occasions and reasons including on Good Friday, Mission Sunday, etc. Through the generosity of the entire Catholic faithful in the CNMI, the following amounts were collected and remitted: 2021 2020 Good Friday/Lenten collection $ 5,546.39 $
