By Julie Ann Loong, for the North Star The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is centered on the fact that the Blessed Virgin Mary was conceived by her parents, Saints Ann and Joachim, and with the grace of God to be conceived and born free from original sin. The last time this Catholic holy day
The Feast of the Nativity of the Lord is fast approaching and here in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, churches will be filled with people every morning, in fact, much earlier than usual. For the past 43 years, the “Simbang Gabi”, which is the traditional Filipino way of preparing for Christmas has been celebrated here
Couples preparing to celebrate their Sacrament of Matrimony participated in the Marriage Preparation Day of Prayer at Maturana House of Prayer on December 9, 2019. Blessings and Prayers! May Blessed Margarita Maria Maturana–pictured at the center in the background—continue to intercede for each of you. The couples are pictured from the left, seated/standing: Raquel B.
By Julie Ann Loong On the first Saturday of December this year, Nuestra Senora Bithen de los Remedios Parish became the most recent of the four parishes in our diocese to practice the Dawn Rosary. With the sun still hiding below the eastern horizon, four women carried the andas of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Last week, Mount Carmel School’s Theatre Club staged its production of Mamma Mia!, the hit broadway musical featuring the timeless music of ABBA. The show was a huge success with sold-out performances, rave reviews, and overjoyed audience members. The cast and crew members were phenomenal with several break-out performances, a professional upgrade to the club’s
By Julie Ann Loong, for the North Star As 2019 comes to a close, the Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa along with Bishop Ryan cordially invite everyone to attend the upcoming Youth Camp Night scheduled for Friday, December 27. Registration begins at 3PM, followed by Mass in Our Lady of Mount Carmel
A spiritual symbol of the faith and resiliency of the people of Saipan All of us have passed by up and down countless times along Beach Road through Chalan Kanoa and are familiar with that large gray Church – Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral alongside the road that is an iconic landmark in Saipan
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is celebrating the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concepcion on Monday, December 9, 2019 with the Solemn Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral. Novena will begin at 3:30 pm followed by the Solemn Mass which will be presided by Bishop Ryan Jimenez and concelebrated by the clergy of the
by Margaret DelaCruz “One PEOPLE, One DESTINY and One STRONG COMMUNITY towards YOU” Despite the threat of inclement weather, the parish of Kristo Rai celebrated its 41st celebration of its parish fiesta. The theme indeed became a reality, “One People, One Destiny and One Strong Community towards You”, when everyone gathered to join the parishioners
Mount Carmel School’s Theatre Club is gearing up to present its next production, Mamma Mia!, the hit broadway musical featuring the timeless music of ABBA. The show is set for performances on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, at the school’s historic auditorium. Mamma Mia! is directed by Junior and Theatre Club veteran, Brandee Hunter. Since
