Synod on Synodality: Next Stage has started

Posted by - October 5, 2022

The “Continental Phase” officially began last August 26, 2022.  Work continues as the Universal Catholic Church is now in the second phase of the process on Synod on Synodality.  Information collected by the local churches from consultations with ordinary people that took place in the previous months had been transmitted to their respective Bishops’ Conferences

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Final Report on Catholic Charities Appeal Collections in 2022

Posted by - September 10, 2022

(Updated: September 10, 2022) On March 1, 2022 the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa launched its annual Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA).  This annual appeal was suspended the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Proceeds from this fundraising used to cover the expenses for the education and formation of the clergy as well as

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Peter’s Pence Collection 2022

Posted by - September 10, 2022

Thank you for your generous support to the Peter’s Pence collection this year.  Our contributions will join those from our brothers and sisters worldwide to help Pope Francis in his ministry to the Universal Church, including relief to people in need and support for the Holy See.  Our collections per parish are as follows: Mt.

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Mrs. Frances T. Taimanao (center) is Mount Carmel School’s new president. To Taimanao’s left are board member Jacqueline Che and Chairman of the Board Mr. Vicente Babauta who is seated on the right.

Frances T. Taimanao is Mount Carmel School’s President

Posted by - August 10, 2022

On Tuesday, August 09, 2022, members of Mount Carmel School’s Board of Directors officially announced during a press conference that Frances T. Taimanao will serve as the school’s new president. Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Vicente Babauta, also shared the school’s celebration of its 70th anniversary. After the departure of former school president

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Preliminary Report on Catholic Charities Appeal Collections

Posted by - July 30, 2022

On March 1, 2022 the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa launched its annual Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA).  This annual appeal was suspended the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Proceeds from this fundraising used to cover the expenses for the education and formation of the clergy as well as the cost of administering

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Better Catholics – Ep. 18: The Jesuits

Posted by - July 27, 2022

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam  This is the motto of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, and it literally means “For the greater glory of God”.  It encourages us to live a life where everything that we do should always be for His greater glory.   The Society of Jesus was founded by

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Better Catholics – Ep. 17: Catholic Education

Posted by - July 13, 2022

Mount Carmel School educates the whole person to see with Christ’s eyes.” Currently the only remaining Catholic school in the CNMI, Mount Carmel School (MCS) is not only interested in producing successful alumni but more so about forming well-rounded individuals rooted within the Catholic faith.  This is well articulated in the school’s written mission statement

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Better Catholics – Ep. 16: Augustinian Recollects

Posted by - June 29, 2022

Fr. Nelson Plohimon, OAR arrived in the CNMI last December 11, 2021 and immediately the following day he flew to the island of Rota to start his mission to serve the parishioners of San Isidro Labrador and San Francisco de Borja, together with his brother priests in the OAR community. The Order of Augustinian Recollects

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Better Catholics – Ep. 15:  Pastorelle Sisters

Posted by - June 15, 2022

What makes a religious sister joyful?  How is their daily life like?  Why is their presence in the parishes important especially on how it speaks about the role of women in the church? Sr. Cynthia Angalot, SJBP joined us for a conversation in this episode.  She belongs to the Sisters of Jesus the Good Shepherd

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Aleia Santos and Richard Villagomez are Mount Carmel School’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Posted by - June 7, 2022

On June 04, 2022, Mount Carmel School presented her 2022 valedictorian Aleia Carlinne Hofschneider Santos and her salutatorian Richard Jesus Mafnas Villagomez during the annual commencement ceremony at Mount Carmel Cathedral. To be considered for this prestigious award, graduating high school students must complete at least two consecutive years of credits from Mount Carmel School,

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