Hawaii’s permanent deacons pose for a group photo with their wives at their annual gathering on Maui, July 19-21, at St. Theresa Church in Kihei. They were hosted by the pastor Msgr. Terrance Watanabe. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Constantino)
Archives for August 2013
Heralding back: Aug. 16, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 16, 1963 Here for the Silver Jubilee of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are Sister Mary Seraphine, C.S.J. (left) of the New York Province and Sister Helen Clarisse, C.S.J. (right) of the Los Angeles Province. Both Sisters are members of the Congregation’s general council […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 16, 2013
Can you believe it’s already August, quizzicals? That means there are only a couple of months left in this Year of Faith. Make them fruitful by learning more about Catholicism — start with this quiz! 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is celebrated Aug. 23, is a patron of Central and South America? a) […]
Saint Louis earns triple six-year accreditations
Saint Louis School has received six-year accreditations from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) effective through June 30, 2019. WASC is one of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. HAIS is a local organization that advocates on […]
Photo: Summer seminarian social
The Serra Club of Honolulu recently hosted a dinner for Bishop Larry Silva and the diocesan seminarians before their return to fall classes on the Mainland. Those who attended are pictured, from left, William “Pila” Tulua, Romple Emwalu, Dario Rinaldi, Bishop Larry Silva, Frank Villanueva, Ahn Vu, Emmanuelle del Castillo and Ace Tui. The Serra […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Discipleship is difficult Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Hebrews 12:1-4 Luke 12:49-53 The Book of Jeremiah is the source of the first reading for this weekend. Three prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel and Jeremiah are called major prophets because of the extent of their writings and the brilliance of what they wrote. Jeremiah was active as a prophet during […]
Manaolana | World Youth Day: Dispatches from Rio by Hawaii delegation
Some of the Hawaii pilgrims to World Youth Day in Brazil sent back blogs from the road for the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Here are some excerpts from their posts: Rio #WYD13, here we come! July 20: We’re checked in and ready to board the first leg of our journey. Stop #1: […]
Interview with superintendent | A system seeking success: The quality of Catholic education gets better, as those who can afford it are fewer
With two years under his belt as superintendent for Hawaii Catholic schools, Michael Rockers has been getting a clearer view of the highlights and hardships in local Catholic education. On the bright side, professional development for teachers and principals is progressing well with skills and leadership training. New technology is creating more dynamic curriculums. Catholic […]
Oahu woman makes her first vows as a Carmelite nun
Hawaii’s small community of Carmelite nuns, who have lived for the past 40 years on the slopes below the pali on Oahu’s windward side, celebrated the profession of first vows of its newest member in a quiet morning ceremony last month in their convent chapel. Three years ago, Oahu-born Sister Mary Elizabeth de Jesus, 56, […]
Back to School | Understanding ‘21st Century Learning’
The first of four goals in Hawaii’s Catholic Schools current “System for Success” strategic plan is the strengthening of the schools’ “Catholic identity.” The No. 2 goal is: “To promote academic excellence through the development of a 21st Century curriculum that provides comprehensive support for all students.” But what exactly is a “21st Century curriculum?” […]
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