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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Diocese of Chalan Kanoa Liturgical Commission: DIRECTIVES FOR LENT AND EASTER

Posted by - March 3, 2017

By Pali Isaac Ayuyu THE following directives to be observed throughout the parishes in the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. Season of Lent – Lent runs from Ash Wednesday (March 1, 2017) until the Mass of the Last Supper exclusive on Holy Thursday (April 13, 2017).Lenten weekdays are not commemorated on solemnities and feast. Ash Wednesday

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A SAINT FOR OUR ISLANDS

Posted by - March 3, 2017

(This is the first of a series of articles which the Committee for the Canonization of Mother Margarita Maturana will publish in the next few months. The purpose of this series is to make the faithful of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa aware about the amazing person of Mother Margarita and the blessings that have

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Bishop Ryan Jimenez and the Clergy of the Diocese with the OAR Prior Provincial Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma and OAR Provincial Secretary Emil R. Almayo

OAR Provincials visit Saipan

Posted by - March 2, 2017

Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR Prior Provincial and Fr. Jose Ernil R. Almayo, OAR Provincial Secretary visited the OAR community of Saipan a.k.a “Recoletos de Saipan” last February 23 to 27, 2017. the objectives of the visit were: (1) to check the status of the community; (2) to do fraternal corrections to the brothers; (3)

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Fr. Romil Aperocho, pastor of San Antonio imposed the ashes on the parishioners during Ash Wednesday last year at the beginning of the Lenten Season.

Ash Wednesday: Ancient tradition still thrives in modern times

Posted by - February 26, 2017

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday — celebrated March 1 this year — leaves a mark. That’s because not only are Catholics marked with a sign of penitence with ashes on their foreheads, but the rich symbolism of the rite itself draws Catholics to churches in droves even though it is

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