CCD catechists from all the parishes in Saipan attended the First Catechetical Formation at San Antonio Parish last Monday. Fr. Jason Granado led the reflection on the Human Person. This series of catechetical formation is organized by Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP and the Office of Religious Education.

CCD Catechists Reflected on the Human Person for their First Catechetical Formation

Posted by - October 14, 2017

The word: ‘anthropology’ is not something anyone will hear on an ordinary day but last Monday, CCD catechists from all parishes spent the whole morning reflecting on the human person as properly understood by the Church. Fr. Jason Granado, presented the different understanding of the human person, from the perspective of modern philosophers, from the

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Mount Carmel School senior, Michelle Palacios, practices a drill as part of the school’s SAT Boot Camp.

COLLEGE PREP AT MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL

Posted by - October 14, 2017

“I still don’t know what I want to do with my life, but I know I need to go to college.” For Mount Carmel School senior, Michelle Palacios, going to college is an important part of succeeding in life, which is why she began the college application process early this school year. But the drive

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St. Jude Apostle of Jesus

Posted by - October 14, 2017

Here at St. Jude Parish, we are currently preparing for our parish fiesta to honor our patron. In these upcoming reflections, I would like to share some aspects of St. Jude’s life and how we can learn from him to follow Jesus more faithfully. I want to begin by sharing some of St. Jude’s background.

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4th grade Mount Carmel School students represent the CNMI.

Mount Carmel School celebrates Cultural Diversity

Posted by - October 12, 2017

Despite fears about rain and a few sprinkles, the sun came out in full force last Friday just in time for Mount Carmel School’s annual celebration of Cultural Diversity Day. As part of the festivities, MCS students celebrated over a dozen cultures with a parade, cultural dances, and performances. The celebration featured the following grade

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An introduction to Catholic Social Teaching Part 3: What are the three kinds of justice? (CST 201)

Posted by - October 12, 2017

Last week we introduced a basic definition of justice as giving all that is due to God and others. This week let’s take it a little further and explore the three different categories of justice. Commutative Justice requires respect for the rights of others and its foundation is the Seventh Commandment. Specifically, promises must be

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XXVIII DAMENGGU GI UTDINÅRIU NA TIEMPU

Posted by - October 12, 2017

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI                                                                              Is 25, 6-10a Un tinaitai ginin i Lepblun i Prufeta as Isaias Guini na sabåna i Sainan i ehetsitu siha para u na’guaha para todu i taotåo un guput ni mansustånsia na nengkannu’ yan måolik na binu, månngi’, sustånsia na nengkannu’ yan i mås gåsgas yan måolik na binu. Guini na

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Theosis and so Forth (Part 1)

Posted by - October 12, 2017

Not long ago a well-intentioned woman sent me correspondence dealing with an annulment for which she was applying. In the correspondence was a short tract put out by her Church (non-Catholic) that cited several Scripture verses emphasizing that all humanity is sinful but that Christ is the propitiation for human sin. In the correspondence, she

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First Diocesan Catechetical Formation on the Human Person
The Human Person: An Introduction to Christian Anthropology

Posted by - October 8, 2017

The topic delves into a deeper meaning on understanding of the nature of the human person according to St. John Paul II and the Second Vatican Council. This will be held tomorrow, October 9, 2017 at San Antonio Parish Social Hall at 9:00 AM- 12noon. The office of Religious Education did not go far to

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Saipan Celebrates Month of the Holy Rosary with Centennial Rosary Crusade

Posted by - October 8, 2017

Every parish, every October, (the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary) in the past few years, the faithful of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa led by the Nanan Kilisyano would observe the Public Square Rosary Rally which is a nationwide effort of Our Lady of Fatima devotees who are dedicated in praying the Holy Rosary

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His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga.

Cardinal of Tonga to Visit Saipan

Posted by - October 8, 2017

The first ever cardinal from Tonga will preside the CCD Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 5 PM at Mt. Carmel Cathedral. His Eminence Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Bishop of Tonga is visiting Saipan for the first time to lead Bishop Ryan and the

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