John Patrick Murphy, a cemetery committee member at St. Mary of Sorrows Parish in Fairfax Station, Va., walks toward his grave plot Oct. 18. Dressed in Civil War-era garb, the history buff gives cemetery tours about the Second Battle of Manassas. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Two Virginia Catholic cemeteries have history on their side

Posted by - October 28, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) — Not only are cemeteries — and Catholic cemeteries in particular — a trove of history about the people who are interred there, but two in the state of Virginia show they can have their own moment in the spotlight. The cemetery at St. Mary Parish in Alexandria is the oldest Catholic

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Holy Days Of Obligation for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Every organization, whether secular or religious, requires its own laws and customs in order to maintain order. As citizens of the state, we enjoy certain rights and privileges, but we likewise have civic duties to fulfill. As Catholics, Canon Law is the internal system and guidelines which guides us. As baptized faithful we do have

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ALL SAINTS DAY & ALL SOULS DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Posted by - October 28, 2017

(NOVEMBER 1, 2017 – ALL SAINTS) MOUNT CARMEL CATHEDRAL 6:00 a.m. – (Mass – Chamorro) MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY: 12:00 Noon – (Solemn Rosary – Chamorro) MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY 3:30p.m.– (Solemn Rosary–Chamorro) MOUNT CARMEL CEMETERY 4:00 p.m. – (Evening Prayer of the Dead followed by Mass and Responso) KRISTO RAI PARISH 6:00 a.m. Mass SANTA SOLEDAD

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CATECHETICAL FORMATION ON CHRISTIAN MORALITY

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The first catechetical formation for CCD catechists was centered on the reflection on the human person based on the anthropology of the Second Vatican Council and St. John Paul II. The next formation topic will proceed on to the succeeding reflections of who we really are as persons. After asking “Who am I?” the next

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“I have the Islands very deep in my heart.” Mother Margarita’s visit to Saipan, 1928. (photo right)

“I WILL HELP YOU FROM HEAVEN”

Posted by - October 28, 2017

(A prayer-letter to Blessed Margarita Maria Maturana for the Feast of All Saints Day and All Souls Day) Dear Blessed Margarita Maria Maturana, The Church has given you the title of “Blessed” and the title of Saint is still an on-going process. We know that while on earth you made it your mission to spread

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Saipan Devotees Attend Divine Mercy Workshop

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Despite the looming approach of a tropical depression, Saipan and Tinian being in Condition 3, dozens of devotees flocked to Mt. Carmel Cathedral to participate in the Divine Mercy Workshop last Saturday, October 21st, the eve of the Feast of St. John Paul II. Fr. Joel delos Reyes, a priest of the Archdiocese of Agana

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

Posted by - October 28, 2017

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: Asai, Ryusei Barcinas Donray Abholmwar Camacho, David Joseph Dandan, Nea Dela Cruz, Elijah Deleon Guerrero,

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Book of Revelation (Part 1)

Posted by - October 28, 2017

  If someone asks you what is the most widely read book in the world, it is probably a safe bet to suggest the Bible as your answer. Though almost everyone is somewhat familiar with Scripture, most have not read it all the way through. The Bible is really a library of different books that

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XXX DAMENGGU GI UTDINÅRIU NA TIEMPU

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FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                              Ex 22, 20-26 Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun Exodus Taiguini ilekña i Saina: “Cha’-miyu mumattrårata osino heheñu’ påpa’ i istrangheru, sa’ ginin un tiempu manistrangheru hamyu gi tanu’ i ManIhipto. Cha’-miyu mumattrårata ni håyi na bi’uda osino i manaisaina na famagu’un. Yanggin siakåsu na en mattråta siha ya ma’ågang Yu’, siguru

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St. Jude Thaddeus: Patron of Hopeless and Distressed

Posted by - October 28, 2017

Biba San Jude! Before my reflection, I want to thank all my parishioners, benefactors, and friends of St. Jude Parish for all their support, generosity, and charitable contributions towards of fiesta celebration. Parish fiestas are always an opportunity for a faith community to gather for prayer and thanksgiving. They showcase the generosity and faith of

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