Pastoral Letter on 2022 CNMI Elections
04 November 2022 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ: May the Lord give you peace! As I prepare for and reflect on the upcoming elections, I am reminded of a passage in the Gospel of Luke, specifically in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk. 10:29-37). Do you remember Jesus’ final question? He asked the lawyer, “Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers? And
WYD Lisbon 2023: Preparations in-progress
Bishop Ryan Jimenez is currently in Portugal to represent CEPAC in the meeting with the WYD Lisbon 2023 Foundation, the organizing team for this historic youth gathering. The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific (Latin: Conferentia Episcopalis Pacifici) (CEPAC) is the episcopal conference of the Catholic Church that includes the bishops of several islands in Oceania.
Synod on Synodality: Next Stage has started
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
Final Report on Catholic Charities Appeal Collections in 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
Peter’s Pence Collection 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.
Frances T. Taimanao is Mount Carmel School’s President
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
Preliminary Report on Catholic Charities Appeal Collections
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
