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Better Catholics – Ep. 11:  Adorno Fathers

Posted by - April 20, 2022

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,

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MCS Student Richard Jesus Mafnas Villagomez Recognized by College Board National Recognition Program

Posted by - April 20, 2022

Recently, the National College Board recognized Mount Carmel School senior Richard Jesus Mafnas Villagomez as an awardee for the College Board National Recognition Program. The College Board shared that Richard received the Indigenous Recognition Award and the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award based on his exemplary examination scores for the PSAT and Advanced

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HOLY WEEK 2022 SCHEDULE

Posted by - April 11, 2022

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CATHEDRAL HOLY MONDAY 6:00 AM MASS 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CLUSTER OF OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CATHEDRAL, SAN JOSE- OLEAI AND ST. PAUL CHONG HA-SANG PARISHES LENTEN RECOLLECTION / CONFESSION HOLY TUESDAY 6:00 AM MASS HOLY WEDNESDAY  7:00 PM | CHRISM MASS HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 PM • MASS

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Better Catholics – Ep. 10:  Lenten traditions in the CNMI

Posted by - April 6, 2022

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

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Chalan Kanoa Diocese offers $12,000+ to aid Ukraine Emergency

Posted by - April 6, 2022

In a special collection taken at Sunday Masses on 20 March, the people of the Chalan Kanoa Diocese offered $12,289 as a response to the humanitarian emergency in Ukraine.    All churches participated after Bishop Ryan Jimenez indicated that the local church could, indeed should, be helpful.    He said,” … Yes, there are always problems in the CNMI,

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Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Liturgical Guidelines for Holy Week 2022

Posted by - April 1, 2022

The Bishop is responsible in his respective Diocese for the liturgical life of his people and has the ability to make prudent decisions concerning the celebration of Holy Week in 2022 so that the liturgy can be celebrated prayerfully for the People of God and for the good of the souls entrusted to his care

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Consecration of Russia and Ukraine ‘to implore peace’

Posted by - March 25, 2022

In response to the Holy Father’s invitation to pray a “solemn Act of Consecration of humanity, and Russia and Ukraine in particular, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary,” the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral will hold a Holy Hour On today’s Feast of the Annunciation Friday, March 25, 2022, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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Better Catholics – Ep. 9: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Posted by - March 23, 2022

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

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In the photo are Mount Carmel School students Chan Seo "Stephen" Yeom and Chan Woong "Henry" Yeom. To learn more about enrolling at Mount Carmel School for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, call 234-6184 or visit www.mountcarmelsaipan.com.

MCS Early Bird Discounts for Families

Posted by - March 18, 2022

Mount Carmel School announces it will continue to provide discounts for families for the 2022-2023 school year. The Early Bird Special provides families with more than one child over $500 off of the overall tuition. Families with two children can avail of a $600 tuition discount for the second child, families with three children can

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Mount Carmel School student Larry Dean T. Cruz was recently recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program and was awarded the Indigenous Recognition Award and the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award based on his exemplary examination scores for the PSAT and Advanced Placement courses.

MCS Student Larry Cruz Recognized byCollege Board National Recognition Program

Posted by - March 17, 2022

Recently, the National College Board recognized Mount Carmel School senior Larry Dean Tenorio Cruz as an awardee for the College Board National Recognition Program. The College Board shared that Larry Dean T. Cruz received the Indigenous Recognition Award and the National Rural and Small Town Recognition Award based on his exemplary examination scores for the

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