VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “No effort must be spared” to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and “to prevent the possibility of their being covered up,” Pope Francis said in a letter addressed “to the people of God.” “I acknowledge once more the suffering endured by many minors due to sexual abuse, the abuse
MUNJOR, Kan. (CNS) — Growing up in Munjor, and later Hays, fraternal twins Amber and Brianna Wooldridge were used to celebrating milestones together. From their baptism and their birthday to first Communion, confirmation and graduation, pictures and home videos tell the story of sisters used to sharing the major events in each other’s lives. Fast
This commentary titled “Why I want to be a Catholic priest” was written by Deacon Andrew J. De Silva, a seminarian who is slated to be ordained a priest in May 2019 for the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. As a transitional deacon, he is assigned to St Aloysius Parish in Jersey City and is
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everything in the document “Amoris Laetitia” on marriage and family life is based on Catholic Church teaching “always in continuity — without ruptures — yet always maturing,” Pope Francis said. In addition, when referring to specific ethical situations, “the exhortation follows the classical doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas,” the pope wrote
“It is good that your wedding be simple and make what is truly important stands out” As Pope Francis and the whole world turn their eyes in Dublin, Ireland this week for the international gathering of World Meeting of Families, here in saipan, the wedding bells are in the air as the Diocese of Chalan
The Couples for Christ Movement (CFC) are coming back to Saipan! On September 1 & 2, Couples for Christ invites everyone to a spiritual journey through the Christian Life Program (CLP) which will be held at San Roque Parish. A team of CFC volunteers from Manila and Guam are coming this week to lead this
By Rose Gamier for the North Star The island may have been put under Tropical Storm Watch last weekend but that did not deter San Roque Parish from celebrating the annual feast of their beloved patron saint. PRE-FIESTA CELEBRATION Activities kicked off the occasion with the 8th Day Novena to San Roque on August 18, 2018,
One of the priorities of ministry listed in the Pastoral Plan of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is marriage and family life. There is general agreement that marriage and family life should be a priority but exactly how to do that is usually one of those questions with which people struggle. The Second Vatican Council
Through the mouths of many prophets, God spoke to his people about what it means to be one of his children. God does not want temple sacrifices and empty promises; he wants right living. “Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.” (Isaiah 1:17) “For if you truly amend
