NEWS FROM PAGES PAST
50 years ago — May 1, 1970
Small group of pastors and principals meet with Joe Tonascia, chairman of accounting systems committee, to identify problems in present school accounting system. Left to right: Sister Betty Ann Maheu, Administrative Assistant, Catholic School Dept.; Sister Anita Smith, principal of Maryknoll Elementary School; Brother John Dornbos, Principal of Damien High School; Sister Clare Bloms, Principal of St. Joseph’s Elementary School; Father Francis Kelliher, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish; Joe Tonascia, Accounting Committee chairman; Sister Mary Naab, Coordinator for Planning; and Father William Desmond, Pastor of St. John Baptist Parish.
25 years ago — April 21, 1995
Liftoff for a facelift
No, they’re not “hangin’ dear St. Paddy for the wearin’ o’ the green” to paraphrase the classic Irish anti-British jig. The landmark Kaimuki statue is getting a lift from its perch in front of its namesake St. Patrick Church in preparation for transport to the University of Hawaii in Manoa where it will be repaired and refashioned in bronze. The parishioners, who raised $25,000 to have the work done, mercifully waited until March 18, the day after St. Patrick’s Day, to move the statue.
10 years ago — March 19, 2010
Closing of school sad but understandable
Presiding over the closing of a respected … Catholic grade school is a distressing job, but Father Gary Secor has been getting support from many, including the parents of the students.
“The parents took it very well,” Father Secor said of his decision to close Holy Trinity Parish School on June 6 because of shrinking enrollment and mounting expenses.
“The people are sad but understand,” he said.
The pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Kuliouou has been meeting with teachers, parents and guardians, and parishioners over the past few weeks to explain the news and assist students and faculty in their transition to other schools and jobs. …
The school, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has 70 students in grades kindergarten through eight.
