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50 years ago — June 19, 1964
Besides the ordination of the three priests on Saturday, three other young seminarians were advanced another step closer to the priesthood. The initial step of tonsure was taken by Mr. Gary Colton and Mr. James Downs and Mr. Cornelio Gorospe was ordained a subdeacon (left to right). In the background is the Most Reverend John J. Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu, who was present in the sanctuary for the ordination.
25 years ago — June 23, 1989
Former principal of Damien ordained a deacon
In a simple, yet beautiful and moving, evening ceremony filled with music, former Damien Memorial High School principal Joseph A. Grimaldi was ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario June 13 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace.
Grimaldi entered the cathedral at the beginning of the ceremony wearing a simple white alb. By the end he was dressed in a brilliant white stole and dalmatic and later bedecked with a colorful multitude of leis. …
Grimaldi will be working in the Diocese of Honolulu until the end of summer when he will travel to Rome to complete his final year of studies before being ordained a priest.
10 years ago — June 18, 2004
Aiea parish church to remain in service during major renovation
After a year-and-a-half delay caused by the slow grinding wheels of the government permitting process, St. Elizabeth Parish broke ground June 2 for a church renovation that will add much needed space for a congregation bursting at the seams.
“It’s been a long time coming,” said the pastor, Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, addressing the small group gathered at the ground breaking. Among those present were the architect, contractors, engineers and parishioners. …
The church will be extended 25 feet at both the front and back ends, allowing room for 100 additional people. … The final configuration will turn the church’s interior 180 degrees so that the sanctuary will be where the entrance is now.
