Since March 4, 2018– the 90th anniversary of the Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz arrival to Saipan-activities have continued to promote their foundress’ Cause for Canonization.
On March 21 – the new book on M. Margarita was made available to the public. Ryan Jimenez, Bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa, did the unveiling. Copies are still available at $15/book at the Mt. Carmel Rectory.
On May 4 – The winning Mt. Carmel School students of the 90th anniversary Essay, Art and Poetry contests came to present their works to the Sisters and receive their awards. The sisters, in turn, pre-pared little gifts of appreciation and a light merienda for all to enjoy together.
On July 25 concluding the Triduum of celebrating Mother Margarita–all were invited to the regularly scheduled 6pm Mass at the Cathedral. Those graced with the name of Margaret, Margarita or Daisy received a special blessing and a pen. with a daisy on top.
On October 19 after the entire 600+ students of Mt. Carmel School finished praying the rosary, which they do every-other-week, the Causa Coordinating Committee did a short presentation for Mission Sunday, which was that weekend. We shared the short (six minute) MP4 video clip in English on Berriz and M. Margarita from our Museum there in Berriz. Mary Ann Becmer’s voice at one point in the video is very clear!
in English—on Mother Margarita and the Motherhouse of Berriz from the Museum there.
The languages of:
- English’
- Chamorro
- Carolinian
- Tagalog
- Chuukese
- Pohnpeian
- Palauan
- Chinese
- Korean
- Japanese
of M. Margarita’s Novena for the Sick were published and are now available, without cost, at the Mt. Carmel Rectory. Our hope is that as many people as possible will avail themselves of the novena to pray through the intercession of Blessed Margarita. God willing, one day a second miracle will be granted and she will be made a Saint!
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Printed articles in this North Star column entitled “A Saint for Our Islands” continue to be published. In 2018:
Mar 18 – Gratitude is the Foundation of our Relationship with God
April 8 – A Ray of Mercy
May 20 – Mother Margarita and The Jesuits (Part 1)
May 27 – (Part 2)
June 3 – (Part 3)
July 1 – “Love and Prayer can accomplish everything” Part 1 – M. Margarita’s First Missionary Trip 90 years ago
July 8 – (Part 2) A Girls’ School
Jul 22 – JULY–Mother Margarita’s Month
August 5 – 800th Anniversary of the Mercedarian Order
August 12 – General Chapter 2018
Sept. 16 – A Profound Connection—The Convent of Berriz and Our Lady of Mercy (Part 1)
Sept. 23 – (Part 2)
Sept. 30 – Mother Margarita and the “Little Flower” – (Part 1)
Oct. 7 – (Part 2)
Oct. 21 – World Mission Sunday- Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz
Dec. 16 – Realizing Bl. Margarita’s Missionary Vision
In 2019: Feb. 17 –A Heart To Love
Mar. 3 –Availability of Resources
