Rota celebrates feast of Patron San Francisco de Borja

Posted by - October 14, 2017

By: Edward C. Maratita, Jr. The San Francisco de Borja fiesta is a popular way people on Rota share their faith, culture, and tradition. An event typically tied to the celebration of the island’s patron saint, Mass and a procession are followed by a fiesta, which is a great way for visitors to Rota to

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CCD catechists from all the parishes in Saipan attended the First Catechetical Formation at San Antonio Parish last Monday. Fr. Jason Granado led the reflection on the Human Person. This series of catechetical formation is organized by Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP and the Office of Religious Education.

CCD Catechists Reflected on the Human Person for their First Catechetical Formation

Posted by - October 14, 2017

The word: ‘anthropology’ is not something anyone will hear on an ordinary day but last Monday, CCD catechists from all parishes spent the whole morning reflecting on the human person as properly understood by the Church. Fr. Jason Granado, presented the different understanding of the human person, from the perspective of modern philosophers, from the

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Mount Carmel School senior, Michelle Palacios, practices a drill as part of the school’s SAT Boot Camp.

COLLEGE PREP AT MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL

Posted by - October 14, 2017

“I still don’t know what I want to do with my life, but I know I need to go to college.” For Mount Carmel School senior, Michelle Palacios, going to college is an important part of succeeding in life, which is why she began the college application process early this school year. But the drive

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4th grade Mount Carmel School students represent the CNMI.

Mount Carmel School celebrates Cultural Diversity

Posted by - October 12, 2017

Despite fears about rain and a few sprinkles, the sun came out in full force last Friday just in time for Mount Carmel School’s annual celebration of Cultural Diversity Day. As part of the festivities, MCS students celebrated over a dozen cultures with a parade, cultural dances, and performances. The celebration featured the following grade

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First Diocesan Catechetical Formation on the Human Person
The Human Person: An Introduction to Christian Anthropology

Posted by - October 8, 2017

The topic delves into a deeper meaning on understanding of the nature of the human person according to St. John Paul II and the Second Vatican Council. This will be held tomorrow, October 9, 2017 at San Antonio Parish Social Hall at 9:00 AM- 12noon. The office of Religious Education did not go far to

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Saipan Celebrates Month of the Holy Rosary with Centennial Rosary Crusade

Posted by - October 8, 2017

Every parish, every October, (the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary) in the past few years, the faithful of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa led by the Nanan Kilisyano would observe the Public Square Rosary Rally which is a nationwide effort of Our Lady of Fatima devotees who are dedicated in praying the Holy Rosary

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His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga.

Cardinal of Tonga to Visit Saipan

Posted by - October 8, 2017

The first ever cardinal from Tonga will preside the CCD Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 5 PM at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga is visiting Saipan for the first time to lead Bishop Ryan and the

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In preparation for the new CCD school year, Fr. James Balajadia of St. Jude Parish did the Blessing and Commissioning of his parish CCD catechists/teachers during the Sunday Mass last weekend.

Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Opens New CCD School Year

Posted by - September 30, 2017

The new school year for CCD kicks-off this weekend in all the parishes around the diocese. Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP, who is the director of the Office of Religious Education is expecting an increase of enrollment once again following the trend and statistics in the past few years. Last year’s CCD enrollment was 976 students

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Two former Mount Carmel School Teachers of the Year, Carmen Agulto (left) and Shirley Duenas-Kapileo, share a fun moment during an energizer at the school’s annual Employee Spiritual Retreat held at the Maturana House of Prayer in Navy Hill.

Mount Carmel School employees bond at Annual Spiritual Retreat

Posted by - September 24, 2017

RECENTLY, Mount Carmel School faculty, staff, and administrators participated in a spiritual retreat at the Maturana House of Prayer in Navy Hill. Held every year, the retreat gives the school’s employees an opportunity to reflect on their vocation and to cultivate deeper connections with each other and their school. The retreat was spearheaded by the

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ESFDB students, parents, and teachers strolled the road of Luta during the schools Bull Run/Walkathon Fundraiser.

ESFDB holds Bull Run/Walkathon Fundraiser

Posted by - September 24, 2017

By Edward C. Maratita, Jr. On September 16, early morning before the sun rises was a perfect cool and gloomy day for a healthy activity. Students and parents from Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja run and walked from Tatachok Beach Pavilion to the school campus as part of their fundraiser for Catholic Education. The 3rd

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