Dr. Rita A. Sablan, chairwoman of the newly established Bishop's Committee on Diocesan Pastoral Planning spoke to Bishop Ryan and the clergy of the diocese regarding the work the committee is doing laying down the ground work on the new Pastoral Planning.

Bishop Ryan Established Committee to Initiate Diocesan Pastoral Plan

Posted by - March 24, 2017

“I want it to be ‘our plan’ as one people of God.” “The real work is ahead of us!” said Bishop Ryan once months ago to the clergy, as the diocese was in the middle of the preparation for his ordination and installation as the next bishop of Chalan Kanoa. he was referring of course

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A reflection on retreats and the “Benedict option”

Posted by - March 24, 2017

I got one of those self-administered automatic blood pressure monitors for my birthday a few months ago. I had slightly elevated blood pressure for several years and my physician put me on medication for it.  Last year I lost a lot of weight and have been exercising seriously since then, so that my blood pressure

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Give Back

Posted by - March 24, 2017

(This week’s column is written by a long-time volunteer and worker at Karidat who writes from the heart.) I’m in my fifth decade of existence on Mother Earth and reflecting on what I did at the end of the day is part of my prayer to end my day. Did I fulfill my purpose? Did

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IV DAMENGGUN KUARESMA

Posted by - March 24, 2017

FINE’NA NA TINAITAI 1 Sm 16, 1b. 6-7. 10-13a Un tinaitai ginin i primet na Lepblun Samuel Ilek-ña i Saina as Samuel: “Na’bula låña i kanghilung, ya un sigi gi hinanåo-mu. Bai Hu tågu’ håo guatu gi as Jesse giya Belen, sa’ esta Hu atyik i rai-hu gi entalu’ i lalahi-ña siha.” Anai manmåttu si

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Father?

Posted by - March 20, 2017

“Call no one on earth your father, you have but one Father in heaven” (Mt. 23:9) Jesus’ words from Matthew’s gospel are often used to question Catholic tradition of referring to priests as “father”. As Catholics though, whenever we interpret Scripture we must ask, “What is the context? What does Jesus really mean? Is Jesus

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Bishop Ryan Jimenez posed with the ESFDB STEM student representatives from left: Michael JonCantil, AJ Tobongbanua, Eianne Ladao, Edward Maratita III, and Kaitlyn Balgoa.

ESFDB students excel in CNMI PSS Island Wide STEM Fair

Posted by - March 16, 2017

By Edward C. Maratita, Jr. The 2017 Eskuelan San Francisco de Borja Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fair showcased the best and the brightest during their school level event held on February of this year. At the school level event, five winners emerged to represent the school and the Luta community at the CNMI

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Members of the Legion Of Mary from diferent parishes posed for a group photo at the conclusion of their annual 'Acies' held at San Antonio Parish. The event was led by Fr. Leo Neil Bullos, OAR who is their spiritual director.

LEGION OF MARY CELEBRATES ACIES

Posted by - March 16, 2017

By Rose Gamier “I am all yours, my Queen, my mother, and all that I have is yours.” These were the words uttered by Legionaries on island who assembled at San Antonio Parish last March 12, 2017 for the celebration of the Acies – the yearly renewal of consecration to the Blessed Mother. This Latin

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Pope Francis’ Unusual Fasting Ideas

Posted by - March 16, 2017

Fasting from food is not recommended on a daily basis. You would grow weak and tired very quickly. The sort of fast Pope Francis advocates is different and it could be practiced every day of the year because it is actually good for you. Even kids (who are not officially required to participate in the

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