1. Diocesan Pastoral Planning Without a doubt, the biggest story of 2017 for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is the yearlong process of Pastoral Planning which Bishop Ryan Jimenez and the Pastoral Planning Committee spearheaded. This five-year road map for the diocese began with the intensive ‘listening sessions’ by Bishop Ryan five months after his
“I am happy to be a part of your Advent Celebration!” It was a whirlwind yet a very spiritual and fruitful visit of His Eminence Luis Antonio Tagle, DD, to the island of Saipan. The prelate of the Archdiocese of Manila, well known around the globe for his charismatic talks and his trademark smile, celebrated
One hour and a half didn’t seem heavy for more than a hundred faithful from all over the island along with the clergy and religious who listened attentively to the Advent Talk of His Eminence Luis Antonio Tagle, DD, last Saturday evening at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. With his natural and humble persona and his occasional
MT. CARMEL CATHEDRAL Christmas Eve – Dec. 24th: 6:00 p.m. (Chamorro) / 9:00 p.m. (English) Christmas Day – Dec. 25th: 9:00 a.m. (English) / 11:00 a.m. (Filipino) No Mass 6:00 a.m. / No Mass 5:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve – Dec. 31st: 6:00 p.m. (Chamorro) / 9:00 p.m. (English) New Year’s Day – Jan. lst:
Saipan is blessed by a visit of another cardinal, twice in less than three months! His Eminence Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle, DD, Archbishop of Manila is on island this weekend to lead the 40th year celebration of Simbang Gabi in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. It was just last October that His Eminence Cardinal Soane
After centuries of patient waiting, listening in prayer, the nuns of Berriz (est. 1540) were ready when God gifted them with a missionary call within their call to religious life. Through his servant, Margarita Maria Maturana the sisters were sent to: First: Wuhu, China Departed: September 19, 1926 Arrived: November 5, 1926 Second: Saipan, Mariana
This year, Mount Carmel School Knights are reinforcing their commitment to the environment with a new Eco Club. The club is partnering with business supporters and holding several events to improve the environment. The Eco Club is advised by veteran science teacher and former teacher of the year, Luz Baldazo, who recently connected with the
Members of Mount Carmel School’s newest club, VOX Knights, fared well in recent competitions held by the Primary Grade Forensic League, National Speech and Debate Association, the National Junior Speech and Debate Association, and the International Thespian Society. In PGFC, the following placed in the K-2 division: Jaze Enzo San Nicolas (3rd place, Readers Forum
“Simbang Gabi” (literally “Night Mass”) in Saipan will mark its 40th year in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa this month. Officers and members of the Simbang Gabi Group is spearheading this historical event for the Filipinos in Saipan by inviting the Archbishop of Manila, His Eminence Luis Antonio “Chito” G. Tagle, DD. It was in
This past week, Mount Carmel School elementary students joined tens of millions kids from over 180 countries around the world by participating in the global Hour of Code. Guided by students from the school’s Advance Placement Computer Science Principles, the elementary students learned basic coding concepts in hands-on lessons using iPads provided as part of
