After 21 years, the program is rekindling its ministry in the island By: Julie Anne Loong The Couples for Christ is one of the handful of Christian life programs dedicated to members of the Church that want to fulfill God’s mission by strengthening their understanding of our faith. After 21 years, the program is rekindling
Since the beginning of the implementation of the diocesan plan this year, the members of the Worship Commission have been meeting and reviewing guidelines on liturgical celebrations. Below is a list of guidelines that have been presented to the clergy, to the “first responders” of each parish at two meetings this summer at the Maturana
by Ydylle Acosta ‘19 a student in Mount Carmel School’s Introduction to Media Communications course This past weekend at the Maturana Building in Chalan Kanoa, Mount Carmel School’s Student Council gave fellow student leaders a reason to wake up bright and early on a Saturday morning. Instead of sleeping in like most teenagers on a
Earlier this month, Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez announced that Social Justice Commission of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa would publish articles that share Catholic social teachings on several issues that are of interest and concern to voters and candidates alike as the November 2018 elections approach. These articles are not meant to direct voters to
By: Fr. Felipe Udsig Rollon, Jr., OAR What makes you afraid? Every time I hear the word “beach,” there is some kind of uneasiness in me. The moment I plunge into the water, fear would creep in. It was probably because of my traumatic experience when I almost drowned. Trapped in the ocean, I was
“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,
by Reica Ramirez ‘19 a student in Mount Carmel School’s Introduction to Media Communications course Over 300 middle school and high school students participated in Mount Carmel School’s Activities Fair this past Wednesday, August 22. Held every year and sponsored by Student Council, students were able to sign up to various extracurricular activities available at
Earlier this month, Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez announced that Social Justice Commission of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa would publish articles that share Catholic social teachings on several issues that are of interest and concern to voters and candidates alike as the November 2018 elections approach. These articles are not meant to direct voters to
