VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vatican City State will have its own reporting system in place before the end of the year for flagging suspected cases of the abuse of minors and vulnerable people and instances of cover-up or negligence in handling such cases, the Vatican said. In the meantime, U.S. Msgr. Robert Oliver was appointed
SYDNEY (CNS) — A woman who spent 20 years imprisoned in China for being a faithful Catholic has helped hundreds of Chinese migrants convert to the faith in Australia. Teresa Liu, now 86 and living in Sydney, was imprisoned in Guangzhou from 1957 to 1977 by the Chinese communist government. She was never given a
Lord, whose love in humble service bore the weight of human need, Who did on the Cross forsaken show us mercy’s perfect deed; We, your servants, bring the worship not of voice alone but heart: Consecrating to your purpose every gift which you impart. Still your children wander homeless; Still the hungry cry for bread;
FINE’NA NA TANAITAI Eccl 1, 2; 2, 21-23 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun ‘Ecclesiastes’ Banidå gi entalu’ i banidå siha, ilek-ña si Qoheleh, banidå gi entalu’ i banidå siha! Todu i kosas siha banidå! Estigui’ un tåotåo ni macho’chu’ ha u’usa i tinemtom-ña yan i tiningo’-ña yan kapås gui’ gi che’chu’, ya
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Code of Canon Law is a summary of the laws and precepts that govern the Church throughout the world. The Code goes into great detail on the responsibilities of a bishop toward the pastoral care of the people of his Diocese. These responsibilities include providing for the faith
By Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP, for the North Star The Office of Religious Education will formally begin the CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) Registration for Catechetical Year 2019-2020 for all parishes in Saipan, Rota, and Tinian on August 15 and ending on September 30. The Sacramental Preparation is very important in the life of the
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is preparing to start up a new group of men to be formed for the permanent diaconate. The following are some basic information on the formation program. What is Permanent Diaconate Permanent diaconate is a lifetime commitment to ministry in the Catholic Church. By virtue of the ordination, permanent deacons
Greed is one of the seven deadly sins along with Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride. Greed is a sin directly against one’s neighbor, for a greedy person only thinks only of himself without regard to his neighbor’s need and welfare. Recall the story about the Rich man and the poor man Lazarus in
As Mount Carmel School readies for the new school year, the school continues to welcome back most of last year’s teachers and staff, as well as some new and not-so-new faces. Jonathan Sanchez, History and Science Teacher Jonathan Sanchez is a 2012 “AlumKnight” and returns to the school as Mount Carmel’s new teacher for 8th
The Feast day of Blessed Mother Margarita Maria Maturana, which was celebrated on July 24th, was a lovely tribute to a woman whose life was spent bringing the faith to our islands. Bishop Ryan officiated at the 6 p.m. Mass at Mt. Carmel Cathedral that evening, honoring the life of this great missionary. He began
