By: Rose Gamier When “unafraid and courageous” youths gathered for the Lord, you can expect a wonderful turnout. And true enough, last Saturday’s Diocesan Youth Camp 2018 was a huge success. Mount Carmel Grounds was filled with youthful vibe and energy as the more than 300 participants, volunteers and chaperones came for the event. Opening
“I’m confident that together we will work diligently for the Kingdom of God” Mother Margarita Maturana, May 19, 1927 In the little Basque town of Berriz, the Mercedarian Sisters lived a cloistered life of prayer. When the Sisters needed to better financially support themselves, they decided to open a girls’ boarding school. This eventually was
MT. CARMEL Class of 1968 Chairperson Rita Cabrera Guerrero announces that the class is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from their Alma Mater. The Golden Jubilee Celebration is scheduled for June 3, the day of their graduation, with a Thanksgiving Mass by His Excellency Bishop Ryan A. Jimenez, at Mt. Carmel
“Kind, generous, and genuine.” These were just some of the words used by judges and competitors to describe Mount Carmel School’s Mock Trial Knights as they represented the Northern Marianas at the 2018 National High School Mock Trial Championship held in Reno, Nevada. In praising the team, the national organization presented the team with the
In last week’s column, we highlighted “National Prevention Week,” an annual event which seeks to raise awareness about both substance abuse and mental health. Today we want to highlight an effort by the Bishops of California to speak out and advocate for people who are suffering from mental health disorders, and who number “among the
Someone shared with me the story about a school teacher who was holding five apples in one hand and five oranges on the other then asked his students; “ What do I have in my hands? One student quickly replied; “ Five apples and five oranges”. Another said; “ Ten fruits Sir”. But little Jimmy
The word “Catholic” means universal. which is frustratingly ambiguous. What exactly does universal mean? We argue that universal means every place. So the Catholic church is every place. Christians are to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world. This is what Christ commanded as he ascended into heaven (described in Matthew 28:19). Universal also means everyone. All people are
FINE’NA NA TINAITAI Acts 2, 1-11 Un tinaitai ginin i Bidan i Manapostulis Anai måttu i ha’anin Pentekostes, mansinedda’ i mandisipulu mane’etnun gi un lugåt. Gotpi ha’ måttu un dångkulu na buruka kalang mohun un metgut na månglu’ ginin hihilu’ gi mapagåhis ni mahunguk gi todu i halum guma’ anai manmatåta’chung siha. Kalang guåfi na
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Given the strong divisions sparked and fueled by “fake news,” Pope Francis is highlighting the importance of truth in his message for World Communications Day. The message will call for studying the causes and consequences of baseless information and will promote “professional journalism,” which always seeks the truth and therefore peace
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28: 19). By: JIM FAIR (Zenit) Reflecting on Christ’s message to evangelize all the nations, Pope Francis on May 5, 2018, had a simple message to the members of the Neocatechumenal Way on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the group’s founding: Go! Holy Father
