Jonathan and Nicole Hughes and their daughters, Lily and Reese, are finding light in the darkness following the accidental drowning death of their young son and brother, Levi. Nicole Hughes has launched a website, www.levislegacy.com, to promote a system to oversee children around water, with individuals alternating as the designated "water guardian." (CNS photo/Kadee Fillers)

Mother on mission to preserve legacy of young son, promote water safety

Posted by - December 9, 2018

BRISTOL, Va. (CNS) — It has taken time for Nicole Hughes to get settled back into her routine at St. Anne Catholic School in Bristol. Pardon her if she seems distracted. While a new school year brings with it fresh beginnings, eager faces and excitement, this school year the English teacher has felt an inescapable

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NEW LEASE ON LIFE

Posted by - December 9, 2018

A good friend of mine survived a dreadful car accident recently. He didn’t blame God or anyone, but thanked him for giving him a new lease on his life. He didn’t looked at his misfortune as a curse but something to reflect on the fragility of life and that God saves and has a mission

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Yutu and Advent

Posted by - December 9, 2018

It is Advent now and the CNMI is still in the early phases of its recovery from the devastation brought about by Super Typhoon Yutu. Many have been spending hours in aid lines—or in lines which will then enable them to get in line for aid.  After the lines, there is even more waiting. For

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II DAMENGGUN ADBIENTU

Posted by - December 9, 2018

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                               Bar 5, 1-9 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Baruch  Pula’ i magagu-mu lutu, Hirusalen, yan i pinadesi-mu; ya un minagagu ni mina’lak yan i glorian Yu’us para todu i tiempu: Balutan håo ni magågun hustisia ni ginin as Yu’us, ya un tinihung gi ilu-mu ni muna’a’annuk i glorian

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On the story of Bartimaeus

Posted by - December 9, 2018

Not long ago I had an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic. I need to have some surgery done next year and my wife and I were visiting with the surgeon. It was the first time I have ever been to the Cleveland Clinic and I was lost.  That place is massive! It took us a

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MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL’S 1st QUARTER PRESIDENT’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL

Posted by - December 9, 2018

Mount Carmel School congratulates these students for making it to the 1st Quarter President’s List & Honor Roll.   PRESIDENT’S LIST Students must have a GPA of 4.00 or above and must attain character marks of VG or above.   1st Grade Adelle Jane Kautz Amber Faith Militante Ava Carmina Sablan Cali Jade Cabrera Chloe

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IMACULADA CONCEPCION

Posted by - December 8, 2018

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                   Gn 3, 9-15. 20   Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Genesis   Dispues di ha kånnu’ si Adan i tinekcha’ i trongku, inagang gui’ as Yu’us i Saina ya finaisin gui’, “Månggi håo?”  Manoppi si Adan, “Hu hunguk Håo gi hatdin, låo ma’å’ñåo yu’ sa’ sin magågagu yu’, atyu na

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TSL Foundation partnered with the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa to deliver the donation packages to the southern parishes (San Antonio Parish, San Jude Parish, San Vicente Parish and Mount Carmel Cathedral) that were severely affected by Super Typhoon Yutu. Mr. Jerry Tan of Tan Holdings asked the diocese to personally delivered about 600 tickets to those who are most needy in the southern parishes. Recipients can then redeem the ticket for packages and other items at TSL Sports Complex in Gualo Rai.
Pope Francis is pictured next to Cardinal Francesco Montenegro of the Diocese of Agrigento, Sicily, during a meeting with diocesan seminarians at the Vatican Nov. 24. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Clericalism is ugly perversion, pope tells seminarians

Posted by - December 1, 2018

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Priests must always keep in mind that their mission is to serve others and not claim superiority over the people entrusted to their care, Pope Francis said. Meeting with seminarians from the Sicilian coastal city of Agrigento Nov. 24, the pope and told them that priests must never forget their roots

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