If the Japanese haiku poet Matsuo Basho were alive, he might write that even the waterfalls of Kauai — of Hanakapiai along the Na Pali Coast; to Wailua, north of Lihue; to the Kalalau Valley in Waimea — might be crying. They had witnessed the birth of five Kauai girls who became Sisters of St. […]
Archives for January 2013
‘Dialogues of the Carmelites,’ an opera of love and sacrifice, coming to Hawaii
The final scene in Francis Poulenc’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites” has been described as one of the most dramatic moments in opera repertoire. “You’re going to feel like someone punched you in the gut,” said Karen Tiller, executive director of Hawaii Opera Theatre which is bringing the opera to Hawaii for the first time next […]
Grateful Hearts Campaign: Project e-Formation in faith
Jayne Mondoy had a hope for the diocese. As the director of religious education, she wanted to make learning about the Catholic faith easily accessible and convenient for educators and laypeople throughout the diocese. Through a With Grateful Hearts grant and with more than six months of research and curriculum development, she was able to […]
Surrendering to God: A pro-life story of faith, hope, courage and love
Thirty years ago, Sharon L. McFadden gave birth to a son conceived in a rape. She named him Jacob from Psalm 24:6 and raised him to adulthood only to lose him at age 27 to the H1N1 virus, the swine flu. She told her story in a talk on Jan. 22, 2011, at the March […]
Hawaii priest population steady, thanks to stream of foreign clergy
Bishop Larry Silva has maintained about the same number of priests in active ministry that he inherited when he arrived in the Islands in 2005 mostly by bringing in clergy from other countries, according to the new “Directory of the Catholic Church in Hawaii.” The 2013 directory lists 117 diocesan and religious order priests in […]
Viriditas: Father Edmundo Barut, diocesan priest
The quiet shepherd When bishop asked me to come here, he described the parish and the school as a very vibrant place with many ministries and young people who were involved in the life of the parish. For the first three months I tried to engage myself in many of the activities. When questions arose, […]
Official Notices: Jan. 18, 2013
Bishop’s Calendar January 18, 5:00 pm, Marianist Celebration for Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, Mystical Rose Chapel, Chaminade University Campus, Kaimuki. [Fr. Gary Secor] January 20, 3:00 pm, Mass for the Feast of the Holy Child (Santo Nino), St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. January 22, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Hawaii […]
Next step: stewardship: Diocese is hoping that Hawaii parishes encourage donations of time, talent, treasure
The diocese will be hosting a day of seminars and discussion Feb. 2 at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to share with Island Catholics the “spirituality of stewardship.” Hosted by the Office of Stewardship and Development, the event will feature Father Andrew Kemberling of St. Thomas More Church in Colorado. Father Kemberling is known worldwide for […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Homily, St. Marianne, a rising star
Here is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the post-canonization celebration of St. Marianne Cope, in Kalaupapa, Molokai, on Jan. 12, the Saturday of the week between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. She was a rising star. This young woman who had matured so well because she cared […]
Pearson Foundation hosting pro-life luminary ceremony and poster contest
The Pearson Foundation of Hawaii this year is sponsoring a ceremony of lights and a children’s poster contest to raise both money and awareness for the pro-life cause. A luminary ceremony in honor of babies lost to abortion is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol on Jan. 22, the 40th anniversary of […]