Category: DIOCESAN NEWS

Photo taken with Rita and family the evening Rita shared her story at Maturana.

A SAINT FOR OUR ISLANDS
Rita’s Story: The intercession of Mother Margarita – February 1960

Posted by - March 24, 2017

The following is Rita’s sharing of what she recalls happened to her as told to her by her mother. In the beginning of February 1960, the Mayor, Ignacio Benavente, announced from a loud speaker that was secured high up on a pole in Susupe Village, that there was a measles outbreak on the island of

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Dr. Rita A. Sablan, chairwoman of the newly established Bishop's Committee on Diocesan Pastoral Planning spoke to Bishop Ryan and the clergy of the diocese regarding the work the committee is doing laying down the ground work on the new Pastoral Planning.

Bishop Ryan Established Committee to Initiate Diocesan Pastoral Plan

Posted by - March 24, 2017

“I want it to be ‘our plan’ as one people of God.” “The real work is ahead of us!” said Bishop Ryan once months ago to the clergy, as the diocese was in the middle of the preparation for his ordination and installation as the next bishop of Chalan Kanoa. he was referring of course

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Bishop Ryan Jimenez posed with the ESFDB STEM student representatives from left: Michael JonCantil, AJ Tobongbanua, Eianne Ladao, Edward Maratita III, and Kaitlyn Balgoa.

ESFDB students excel in CNMI PSS Island Wide STEM Fair

Posted by - March 16, 2017

By Edward C. Maratita, Jr. The 2017 Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fair showcased the best and the brightest during their school level event held on February of this year. At the school level event, five winners emerged to represent the school and the Luta community at the CNMI

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Members of the Legion Of Mary from diferent parishes posed for a group photo at the conclusion of their annual 'Acies' held at San Antonio Parish. The event was led by Fr. Leo Neil Bullos, OAR who is their spiritual director.

LEGION OF MARY CELEBRATES ACIES

Posted by - March 16, 2017

By Rose Gamier “I am all yours, my Queen, my mother, and all that I have is yours.” These were the words uttered by Legionaries on island who assembled at San Antonio Parish last March 12, 2017 for the celebration of the Acies – the yearly renewal of consecration to the Blessed Mother. This Latin

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A Saint for Our Islands
The Miracle and Favors

Posted by - March 16, 2017

Why Miracles? Miracles reaffirm God’s love for us. Through them God reveals His power to heal and His great mercy for us. Miracles are spiritual gifts God gives His Church, and they have been the heritage of our faith since Biblical times. Jesus said that miraculous signs will follow those who believe in Him (Mark

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Newly inducted members of Mount Carmel School’s Father Arnold Bendowsky chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society pledge their oath as members of the society.

53 Students inducted into Mount Carmel School’s honor Societies

Posted by - March 16, 2017

THIS PAST week, 53 students were inducted into Mount Carmel School’s Immaculate Conception Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and Father Arnold Bendowski Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS). Bishop Ryan Jimenez, was on hand to help celebrate the special occasion. He also opened the induction ceremony with a prayer and

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Newly inducted members of Mount Carmel School’s Sacred Heart Chapter of the National Honor Society gather with Bishop Ryan Jimenez (front, second from right), keynote speaker, Dr. Amanda Borja Hughes (front, far left), and school officials.

16 Students Inducted Into MCS National Honor Society

Posted by - March 9, 2017

16 HIGH SCHOOL students were inducted into Mount Carmel School’s Sacred Heart Chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held this past week at Mount Carmel Cathedral. The inductees were selected by a faculty council that reviewed applications from Sophomores and upper-classmen who had maintained a grade point average of 3.0 and had

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A SAINT FOR OUR ISLANDS—Journey to Sainthood

Posted by - March 9, 2017

When people in our islands greeted Mother Margarita as she came ashore in 1928, little did they know she was a saint in the making. What does it take to be a saint? What set her on this journey to sainthood? Mother Margarita’s journey begins with the desire to serve God; a desire that she

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