VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everything in the document “Amoris Laetitia” on marriage and family life is based on Catholic Church teaching “always in continuity — without ruptures — yet always maturing,” Pope Francis said. In addition, when referring to specific ethical situations, “the exhortation follows the classical doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas,” the pope wrote
“It is good that your wedding be simple and make what is truly important stands out” As Pope Francis and the whole world turn their eyes in Dublin, Ireland this week for the international gathering of World Meeting of Families, here in saipan, the wedding bells are in the air as the Diocese of Chalan
The Couples for Christ Movement (CFC) are coming back to Saipan! On September 1 & 2, Couples for Christ invites everyone to a spiritual journey through the Christian Life Program (CLP) which will be held at San Roque Parish. A team of CFC volunteers from Manila and Guam are coming this week to lead this
By Rose Gamier for the North Star The island may have been put under Tropical Storm Watch last weekend but that did not deter San Roque Parish from celebrating the annual feast of their beloved patron saint. PRE-FIESTA CELEBRATION Activities kicked off the occasion with the 8th Day Novena to San Roque on August 18, 2018,
One of the priorities of ministry listed in the Pastoral Plan of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is marriage and family life. There is general agreement that marriage and family life should be a priority but exactly how to do that is usually one of those questions with which people struggle. The Second Vatican Council
Through the mouths of many prophets, God spoke to his people about what it means to be one of his children. God does not want temple sacrifices and empty promises; he wants right living. “Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s plea, defend the widow.” (Isaiah 1:17) “For if you truly amend
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Jos 24, 1-2a. 15-17. 18b Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Joshua Ha na’fanetnun si Joshua todu i rasan Israhet giya Schechem, ya ha ågang todu i manåmku’, i manmå’gas, i hues siha yan i manufisiålis-ñiha. Anai mamila sigun gi mina’gas-ñiha gi me’nan Yu’us, ha kuentusi si Joshua i taotåo siha: “Yanggin
by Reica Ramirez ‘19 a student in Mount Carmel School’s Introduction to Media Communications course Over 300 middle school and high school students participated in Mount Carmel School’s Activities Fair this past Wednesday, August 22. Held every year and sponsored by Student Council, students were able to sign up to various extracurricular activities available at
Earlier this month, Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez announced that Social Justice Commission of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa would publish articles that share Catholic social teachings on several issues that are of interest and concern to voters and candidates alike as the November 2018 elections approach. These articles are not meant to direct voters to
