Our diocese is blessed to have priests belonging to the Order of Clerics Regular Minor (Adorno Fathers) helping us in our missionary work of spreading the Good News in our islands. Founded by Saint Francis Caracciolo, Venerable Augustine Adorno, and Father Fabrizio Caracciolo in the 16th century, the order professes the vows of poverty, chastity,
Lent is a time in the church liturgical calendar when we focus on growing closer to God. Over a period of 40 days, we pray more, do acts of penance, and share our blessings to others. It is the time when even those who are not very active in the church in other times of the year
The Catholic Church has a very beautiful program known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). For most of us cradle Catholics this is something foreign because we are born in the faith. But for the unbaptized or those baptized in a different Christian belief this is a process that they have to
How important is youth ministry in our parishes? The Church is not exclusive to adults. The younger generations are as much a part of the Body of Christ as the older ones. However, it is certainly true that youth engagements in the church is shrinking. Imagine how the church would look like in the future if this trend
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
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
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
What does social action of the church look like? Let Sr. Martha Ramarui, MMB share with you some of her experiences ministering to those in need in the CNMI. Notice the passion she has for this church ministry and feel the joy that it gives to her, even after more than 43 years of service
St. Paul referenced the Church as the “body of Christ” in several of his Epistles. “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.” (Rom 12:4) “As a body
Pope Francis announced that a Synod of Bishops will convene at the Vatican in 2023. Its theme will be “For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission”. In preparation for this gathering, he had asked each diocese around the world to listen to the voices of its people including those who are marginalized or may