On October 27, 1986, under the courageous leadership of St. John Paul II, religious leaders from around the world gathered in Assisi to pray for peace, inaugurating a movement of prayer, dialogue, and nonviolence. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa marks the 40th Anniversary of this historic
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 As we look around our islands in the aftermath of Supertyphoon Bavi, we see both the incredible strength of our people and the painful reality of the destruction left behind. This trial is especially heavy
The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is the largest annual meeting of its kind in the world. This four-day event is held at the Anaheim Convention Center and is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. RE Congress began in 1956 as an institute for religious education teachers. Since then, RE
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Saipan — In a ceremony filled with prayer and community spirit, the Honorable David M. Apatang, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, officially designated January 25 to January 30, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week. This year’s observance carries the profound national theme: “Catholic Schools: United in
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is pleased to announce the official appointment and reappointment of two dedicated servants to the Karidat Social Services Board of Directors. Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD, has called upon these leaders to help guide the social justice mission of the Church for a three-year term. Sr. Cynthia Angalot, SJBP
The compassion of the Samaritan:loving by bearing another’s pain Dear brothers and sisters, The thirty-fourth World Day of the Sick will be solemnly celebrated in Chiclayo, Peru, on 11 February 2026. For this occasion, I would recommend reflecting once again on the figure of the Good Samaritan, for he is always relevant and essential for
The faithful community gathered in a vibrant display of faith and tradition this past Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2026, to celebrate the 35th Senior Santo Niño Fiesta at the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Oratory in Dandan, Saipan. The Eucharistic celebration was presided by His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, Bishop of
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is happy to present its 2025 Activities Video Highlights, a cinematic journey through a year defined by faith, service, and the profound grace of the Jubilee Year of Hope. A Year of Jubilee Grace The video recap captures the essence of 2025—a year where our islands of Saipan, Tinian, and
As the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa transitions from the grace-filled Jubilee Year of 2025 into a new season, we carry with us a renewed sense of hope. In his message to the faithful, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, D.D., Bishop of Chalan Kanoa, has officially ushered in 2026 as the “Year of Revival for Youth
CHALAN KANOA, Saipan — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Chalan Kanoa has officially announced a new appointment to its diocesan leadership. His Excellency, Most Rev. Romeo D. Convocar, DD, Bishop of Chalan Kanoa, has appointed Sr. Marites N. Perez, SJBP, as the new Diocesan Director for the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS). The appointment is effective
