St. Damien retreat well done
Kudos to Dr. Kristina DeNeve (the diocese’s adult faith formation and evangelization coordinator) on the extremely well-done online St. Damien Lenten retreat!
There was so much variety: Information about Hawaii’s first saint, St. Damien; pictures of him and of Molokai; daily readings which one could read or listen to, along with a reflection; and a question that made you really ponder!
Especially noteworthy in regard to St. Damien were his first-hand accounts and reactions to helping the patients of Molokai, and also the words from people who knew Father Damien, including his supervisors. I’m sure I speak for all participants in the retreat when I say to Dr. DeNeve, “Mahalo nui loa!”
There was truly something for everyone, and to everyone who did not take advantage of this unique opportunity — you really missed out!
Naomi S. Ferreira, St. Philomena Parish
Enjoyed Brother Dutton story
I enjoyed reading Mary Adamski’s story on Brother Joseph Dutton on April 25. Born and raised in Connecticut, as children, our parents would take us to upstate New York and Vermont where my mother’s relatives were from, during summer vacations.
I have a vague memory of my father taking us to Stowe, Vt., to see the birthplace of Brother Dutton. All I remember is a marker with Dutton’s name in a field on the edge of the road. I was probably 6 or 7 years old, almost 60 years ago.
Please give updates in the Herald concerning the progress of the Dutton canonization case.
Joseph P. Nolan, Trumbull, Conn.
Who’s checking
Regarding the Vatican spokesman column on the pope’s phone call to the woman civilly married to a divorced man (Hawaii Catholic Herald, May 9): Who checks the backgrounds on the throngs who receive the Eucharist in St. Peter’s Square? For that matter, what about the non-parishioners who walk up the aisle in your church? Maybe there are some divorced/remarried people in those lines. Just wondering.
Emily Bott, Kihei
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