John Akau, seminarian of the Diocese of Honolulu, is pictured at his Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders, celebrated Nov. 10 with five other men from around the country at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. The Rite of Admission to Candidacy is the first formal step toward priesthood. (Photo courtesy of Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology)