Pope Francis accepts a gift of artwork during an audience with members of the Foreign Press Association of Italy, at the Vatican May 18, 2019. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Fight fake news with humble search for truth, pope tells journalists

Posted by - May 25, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The task of journalism is to seek the truth, which requires humility and freedom of the press, Pope Francis told foreign correspondents working in Italy. “At a time when many spread fake news, humility keeps you from peddling food spoiled by disinformation and invites you to offer the good bread of

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DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLANNING PRIORITY MINISTRIES (DRAFT)
YOUTH / MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE

Posted by - November 19, 2017

YOUTH Goal Statement # 1 To establish the Diocesan Youth Ministry Office in our Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Objectives 1.1 To identify and employ a Diocesan Youth Ministry Director for the Diocese by end of January 2018. 2.1 To recruit at least one or two young people to serve on the Diocesan Youth Commission (DYC)

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DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLANNING PRIORITY MINISTRIES (DRAFT)
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND OUTREACH

Posted by - November 11, 2017

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND OUTREACH Goal Statement To speak out as one voice and act on pressing social justice issues in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Objective 1.1 Coordinated Action: To establish a Commission on Social Justice in order to coordinate ongoing action and responses to social justice and outreach priorities by January 2018. 2.1 To

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Initial Draft of Diocesan Pastoral Plan Completed
Document available for review and comments

Posted by - November 4, 2017

The Pastoral Planning Committee have completed the initial draft of the 5-year Pastoral Plan. This is the fruit of a year-long process of listening sessions, workshops and discussions in all levels of the diocese. On October 31st, Bishop Ryan has released to the clergy the copy of the draft. It will be also available for

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DIOCESAN PASTORAL PLANNING PRIORITY MINISTRIES (DRAFT)

Posted by - November 4, 2017

EVANGELIZATION AND FAITH FORMATION To proclaim the gospel of Jesus to non-practicing, baptized Catholics. Objective: 1.1 There will be an increase of at least 5% on the number of people receiving the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation in all parishes by the end of 2022. Goal Statement #2 – Evangelization To proclaim the

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Attendees of the Forum on Phase III of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning took a group photo with Bishop Ryan, the clergy and religious of the diocese. Parishioners from different parishes worked in different groups to set goals and objectives on key areas of the ministries indicated by the Pastoral Planning Committee. The Forum was held at San Antonio Parish Hall last Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Pastoral Planning Forum set Ministry Priorities for the Diocese

Posted by - August 26, 2017

The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa moved another step forward towards the completion of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning initiated late last year by Bishop Ryan. Last Saturday, the Pastoral Planning Committee hosted a Forum to initiate Phase III of the process which is to set goals, objectives and concrete action plans in order to achieve the

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Members of the Pastoral Planning Committee posed for a group photo with Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez and the clergy of the Diocese last Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Maturana House of Prayer.

Bishop Ryan to Clergy: “Break Status Quo”

Posted by - July 29, 2017

“We must be a church that goes from waiting for the door-bell to ring, to going out and ringing doorbells” On Tuesday July 25th, the clergy of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa gathered at the Maturana House of Prayer to discuss the recent progress and developments on Pastoral Planning. They were joined by the members

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DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA MOVES ON TO PASTORAL PLANNING PHASE II: DESIGN

Posted by - May 27, 2017

Having completed Phase I – “Assess” of the Pastoral Planning, the clergy, religious sisters, parish councils, community members and various catholic organizations and ministries gathered on May 18, 2017, at San Antonio Parish Social Hall to begin the next phase of the pastoral planning: Design. This forum aims to provide the framework of the pastoral

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Diocesan Pastoral Planning Session

Posted by - May 27, 2017

On Thursday May 18th 2017, members of the clergy and laity from around the Diocese gathered at the San Antonio Social hall for a day oriented on the Diocesan Pastoral Planning. As mentioned in past articles, Pastoral Planning concerns the future of a local church. Prayer is a vital part of this process and so

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Clergy, religious sisters, representatives from parishes, religious organizations and associations attend a day of reflection, sharing, and discussion on May 18, 2017 at the San Antonio Social Hall. Archbishop Michael J. Byrnes, Co-Adjutor of the Archdiocese of Agana, and Fr. Fran Hezel, S.J., facilitated this whole day event.