Archbishop Thomas Wenski ordained nine men to the priesthood, the largest archdiocesan class in decades, on the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima, May 13, 2017 at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami, Florida. From left: Father James Arriola, Father Alexander Rivera, Father Luis Flores, Father Edgardo "Gary" De Los Santos, the archbishop, Father Oswaldo Agudelo, Father Joseph Maalouf, Father Mathew Padickal Thomas, Father Luis Pavon and Father Juan Carlos Salazar. Photo by Marlene Quaroni.

Young Chamorro Ordained to the Priesthood Comes Home to Celebrate First Mass on Guam

Posted by - June 17, 2017

By Jennifer Louise Dulla James Mathew Rabon Arriola, 28 of Barrigada was ordained to the Priesthood on May 13, 2017 in the Cathedral of Saint Mary for the Archdiocese of Miami in Florida. Archbishop of Miami, Most Rev. Thomas Wenski was the presider and homilist. Also in attendance was Miami Auxiliary Bishop Peter Baldacchino, other

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Significant Dates In The Life Of Blessed Margarita Maria Maturana

Posted by - June 3, 2017

•    July 25, 1884 Maria Pilar Lopez de Maturana and her twin sister, Leonor, were born in Bilbao, Spain. •    January 10, 1901 she entered the boarding school of Berriz. •    January 25, 1903 she joined the Mercedarian monastery of the “Vera Cruz” of Berriz. •    August 15, 1904 she made her first vows and

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Representatives from Mt. Carmel Class of 1990 presented its first scholarship award to Nathaniel Snodgrass at the MCS graduation ceremony on May 28, 2017.

Class of 1990 Presented Scholarship Award

Posted by - June 3, 2017

In an effort to give back to its alma mater and to help strengthen the island workforce and community, Mt. Carmel Class of 1990 recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who won the scholarship by submitting an application that focused on a desire to return from college to give back to the

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May Flower Festival 'queens' riding on beautifully decorated floats waved at the crowds during the parade as San Antonio celebrated the closing of the Marian month of May and the 100th Anniversary of the the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima.

San Antonio Celebrates May Flower Festival

Posted by - June 3, 2017

Biba Santa Maria! It was a festive occasion last Sunday, May 28, 2017 as parishioners and community members flocked to San Antonio Parish for the May Flower Festival 2017 in celebration of the Centennial of Our Lady of Fatima. 32 lovely women – 22 queens and 10 parish representatives, together with the 2015 Little Mr.

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Junior High and Kindergarten graduates with Most Reverend Ryan P. Jimenez, Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa.

ESFDB Junior High and Kindergarten Promotion

Posted by - June 3, 2017

By: Edward C. Maratita, Jr. Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja held its graduation ceremony on Monday, May 29 at the San Francisco de Borja Church. Eight years of hard work culminated in one final celebration as two of Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja junior high graduates strode across the aisle with their parents. Joining the

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ESFDB Track and Field team front row, from left: MJ Mahusay, Kaitlyn Balgoa, Autumn Hocog, Eclaire Ladao, SonJoe Manuel. Back row from left: Perry Mesngon II, Titus Hocog, Edgar Aaron Tuazon, and Brylle Reyel.

ESFDB students experience first Track and Field Meet

Posted by - May 27, 2017

By Edward C. Maratita, Jr. The idea of scholastic sports is to provide a fun and learning experience, create excitement, and playing where a student athlete can look to achieve their goals to the minimum or maximum potential. Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja track and field team was in Saipan for the 2017 PSS/McDonald’s All

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San Isidro Parish devotees of Sinapalu Village of Luta, venerated San Isidro feast days and processions throughout the village.

Luta Parishioners Celebrates the Feast of San Isidro

Posted by - May 27, 2017

By Edward C. Maratita, Jr. and Rev. Fr. Isidro Ogumoro One of the most celebrated feast in Luta, the Feast Day of San Isidro who is the Sinapalu Village patron saint as well as the patron saint of farmers. The celebration of the Feast of San Isidro Labrador started with a novena on May 12

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DIOCESE OF CHALAN KANOA MOVES ON TO PASTORAL PLANNING PHASE II: DESIGN

Posted by - May 27, 2017

Having completed Phase I – “Assess” of the Pastoral Planning, the clergy, religious sisters, parish councils, community members and various catholic organizations and ministries gathered on May 18, 2017, at San Antonio Parish Social Hall to begin the next phase of the pastoral planning: Design. This forum aims to provide the framework of the pastoral

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Diocesan Pastoral Planning Session

Posted by - May 27, 2017

On Thursday May 18th 2017, members of the clergy and laity from around the Diocese gathered at the San Antonio Social hall for a day oriented on the Diocesan Pastoral Planning. As mentioned in past articles, Pastoral Planning concerns the future of a local church. Prayer is a vital part of this process and so

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Official Aviso

Posted by - May 21, 2017

His Excellency The Most Rev. Ryan P. Jimenez, DD, of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa announces the following appointment effective Sunday, May 21, 2017: Sr. Narcisa R. Penaredonda, SJBP Assistant to the Office of Religious Education Catechist, San Vicente Parish Fr. Isaac M. Ayuyu Chaplain to the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral Parish

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