Over 100 years ago, the Catholic faith was brought to the outer islands (fanapi). Today it has undergone a maturation process. It was brought to these islands by Spanish and German missionaries and expanded by American Jesuits after WWII. While the faith community continues to grow, the needs are also great. Yet the resources have [...]

Much like the rest of the world, Chuuk is undergoing a paradigm shift in recognizing the importance of women and youth in leadership roles. Women have traditionally been the backbone of the family, a role that has over time become a cause of injustice in today’s democratic government; today, many Chuukese men expect women to [...]