Better Catholics

Better Catholics is a project of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa's Evangelization and Faith Formation Ministry. Through the use of popular social media, we want to create a space to articulate one's understanding of Catholic Faith, including Catholic traditions particularly in the Marianas region, and to foster a deeper relationship with God.Learn more at https://rcdck.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/dioceseofchalankanoa

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Better Catholics – Ep. 28: El Shaddai (Catholic Charismatic Movement)

December 21, 2022 • Bishop Ryan P. Jimenez, Fr. Melvin I. Avilla, CRM, Donna Flores • Season 1 • Episode 28

Formally known as El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, El Shaddai is a Catholic charismatic renewal movement based in the Philippines. It counts up to 8 million members in the country alone, with an additional 2 to 3 million members among the Filipino diaspora across the globe.

The El Shaddai community here in the CNMI was recognized by the Manila central office back in 1994, and then by the late Bishop Tomas Camacho as a diocesan association of the faithful in 1998. Most of the members are Filipino contract workers. But membership is not exclusive to just Filipinos as everyone is invited to join and participate.

Throughout the years, our diocese has been blessed with the ministry of El Shaddai members particularly in their service as Eucharistic ministers and choir members. They are most visible at San Antonio Parish and Mt. Carmel Cathedral.

Experience the power and glory of God through the community’s different kind of worship by joining their prayer service every Sunday, 4:00 P.M. at San Antonio Church.