Polish bishops at the Vatican for the synod on youth. Credit: Polish Bishops' Conference.

A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers

Posted by - October 14, 2018

Vatican City, Oct 10, 2018 / 10:41 am (CNA).- The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28. CNA plans to provide a brief daily summary of the sessions, provided by the synodal fathers from Poland. Please find below the Polish fathers’ summary of the

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Pope Francis waves as he arrives for a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 9. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Church needs to meet young people where they are, U.S. observer says

Posted by - October 14, 2018

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – To reach young people and teach them the faith, Catholics must first show them that they are loved, “not just judged, discarded, or abused,” said a 29-year-old observer at the Synod of Bishops. Yadira Vieyra, who works with migrant families in Chicago, told Vatican News Oct. 8 that the church needs

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Youth at the Stadium prayer event in Warsaw, Oct. 6, 2018. Credit: Polish Bishops' Conference.

40,000 young people in Warsaw pray together for synod

Posted by - October 14, 2018

Warsaw, Poland, Oct 8, 2018 / 12:01 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- About 40,000 young people gathered Saturday at the National Stadium in Warsaw to pray for the synod of bishops taking place in Rome this month. The 12-hour gathering on Oct. 6 included prayer, conferences, and testimonies, as well as concerts and artistic shows, according to

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South Korean President Moon Jae-in addresses the 73rd session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York Sept. 26. The South Korean president's office said when Moon meets Pope Francis Oct. 18, he will pass along an invitation for the pope to visit North Korea. (CNS photo/Carlo Allegri, Reuters)

Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang

Posted by - October 14, 2018

By Courtney Grogan (CNA/EWTN News). North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday. Pope Francis is already set to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in Oct. 18 for an audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, where Moon will personally deliver the invitation from Kim

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Re ecting the marks of the Church is really a big help to deepen our mission to the church. On Monday, October 08, 2018 at Kristo Rai Parish, Rev. Fr. Anthony Aguason with the catechists and Sr. Nina pondered the marks of the church as One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. The forum led them to deepen their relationship with one another through the Church as living witnesses of Christ as our Source.

Why Get Encountered?

Posted by - October 14, 2018

We have the power to build a healthy marriage by offering our spouse encouragement rather than criticism. This form of positive communication involves some basic habits: being intentionally gentle, listening intently and validating our spouse. Through encouragement, we can bring about change, growth and the fulfillment of potential. We awaken the feeling, Someone believes in

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The CNMI Supreme Court recently held an appellate hearing at Mount Carmel School and gathered for a group photo with students, law clerks, and appellant and appellee attorneys.

Supreme Court of the CNMI Holds Hearing at Mount Carmel School

Posted by - October 13, 2018

By Quincy Chinen, Justin Ocampo, and Reica Ramirez Students in Mount Carmel School’s Introduction to Media Communications  LAST week, the Supreme Court of the CNMI held an appellate court hearing at Mount Carmel School. The hearing was attended by students from the AP United States Government, AP United States History, and AP English courses as

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Mercy is Mission

Posted by - October 13, 2018

God invites us to join in his mission to spread his message of mercy everywhere with love in our heart. This mission is not for exclusive membership but welcomes everyone. He tells us not to be self-conceited and choosy about doing his work. His kingdom is not about self-fulfilment but humility, sacrifice and self-depreciation. He

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Karidat Open House and Blessing, Friday October 19th, 3pm-5pm

Posted by - October 13, 2018

We have a lot to celebrate over at Karidat. This summer we moved our main office to a new location and the new Sister Remedios Community Center was created! We are thrilled to invite the public to join us as we showcase the expansions to our space and the other transformations within that building (the

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