On Dec. 10, the diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party for inmates and their families at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua. The day included games and activities such as Christmas card decorating. Bishop Larry Silva was there to greet the women inmates as they arrived at the party with their families. (HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz)
From left, Tammi “Cuzzin” Kahookele, of the Women’s Community Correctional Center, Paulette Vernay of diocesan prison ministry and Valery O’Brien pose with some of the nine baskets donated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Ohana to Star Light, Star Bright!, the diocesan program that reunites women inmates with their children for an annual Christmas party. The baskets, filled with gifts and practical items, are donated to the families of those incarcerated. (Photo courtesy of Valery O’Brien)