Last July 23, 2023, we were asked to take up Peter’s Pence Collection across all parishes. Our contributions will be remitted to support the charitable works of Pope Francis in helping people currently suffering around the world, particularly those enduring the effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious persecution. Our collections per parish
Last February 16, 2023, our annual Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) was launched. This annual appeal was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from this year’s collection is earmarked for diocesan clergy retirement as well as the cost of administering pastoral, spiritual, and temporal ministries of the diocese. Reverend Father Isaac M. Ayuyu is currently the
Through the Lens of Faith: Then, Now, and Beyond Capturing CNMI’s 40 Years as a Diocese Photo Contest Catholicism in the Northern Mariana Islands can be considered one of the oldest in the world. As a strategic place of rest for Spanish voyagers from the Latin Americas to Southeast Asia and other Pacific Island nations
Despite the current economic challenges the community faces, Mount Carmel School’s leadership team shared its commitment to providing financial aid opportunities for families. Registered students for the 2023 – 2024 school year will automatically be eligible to apply for the Academic Scholarship, Extracurricular Scholarship, or Financial Aid Program. Completed registration is required in order to
The Gates Scholarship program recently informed Mount Carmel School senior Brent Matthew Ortizo that he was selected to join The Gates Scholarship Class of 2023. The Gates Scholarship (TGS) has contributed to the success of many students in the NMI and has helped further the educational and professional goals of its scholars. The program aims
On 30 April 2023, fourth Sunday of Easter, the sixtieth World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be held, on the theme: “Vocations: grace and mission”. The following is the Message sent by the Holy Father Francis for the occasion to bishops, priests, consecrated persons and faithful all over the world: Message of the Holy
Every year the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is sending financial support to the Congregation for the Eastern Churches to help in the works of the Catholic Church to the Christians living in Holy Land. This is made possible through the generous contributions of every parishioner during the Good Friday veneration of the Cross. This particular
