VIRIDITAS2: SOUL GREENING Interviewed on Maui Aug. 23 by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald The church has been a primary focus, a driving force behind what keeps me going in the midst of the tragedy surrounding us. With the roads through Lahaina now opened, we have had a number of priests come […]
Archives for August 2023
Deacon Summer Institute a time for fellowship, review, instruction
By Val Streff Special to the Herald Hawaii’s permanent deacons and their wives attended a three-day conference Aug. 11-13 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, engaging in fellowship, reviewing the logistical duties of a deacon and listening to presentations on transgenderism. The weekend started with a deacon council meeting, led by chairman Deacon Raffy Mendoza. Newly […]
Two former Hawaii missionaries elected to Dominicans’ leadership
By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines held their 13th general chapter (meeting), July 2-22, at the Holy Rosary Prayer and Reflection Center in Calumpang, Molo, Iloilo City in the Philippines. The general chapter is the highest governing body of the […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Supporting our kids through trauma
EMBRACING FAMILY Maui, our hearts break with yours. Now, our hearts beat together with yours. Let us kokua. We are here for you. Lean on us. Lokahi. Together we are strong. Traumatic events are hard for everyone, especially children who may feel overwhelmed and frightened and have not yet learned coping skills for these […]
My retirement: Sweet fragrance of ministry
This reflection is by the diocesan Director of Faith Formation, formerly the Director of Religious Education, who is retiring on Sept. 1. By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald During a moving symphony performance, there is an exquisite moment of silence at the end of each movement just prior to the applause. That quiet time […]
Knights provide money, meals for Special Olympics
By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald Since the first Special Olympics International Games were held in 1968 at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the Knights of Columbus has been a strong supporter of the games which provide persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to compete in a variety of athletic competitions. In Hawaii this year, the […]
MAUI MOURNS
Pope Francis promises prayers; Lahaina’s parish church survives; diocese collects relief aid By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In the days following the fierce Maui wildfire that burned to the ground the town of Lahaina Aug. 8-9 in the deadliest natural disaster in state history, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with those “suffering from this […]
Letter from Bishop Silva on the Lahaina Wildfire
Click here to view pdf of Bishop Larry Silva’s Maui Wildfire Donation Letter
Bishop Larrry Silva: Grief and sorrow
Bishop’s note: On Sunday, Aug. 13, I celebrated Mass at Sacred Hearts Church, Kapalua, one of the churches of Maria Lanakila Parish in Lahaina, Maui. I was accompanied by the pastor, Father Kuriakose Nadooparambil, MF; the Maui-Lanai vicar forane, Msgr. Terrence Watanabe; the former pastor, Father Gary Colton; and the former parochial vicar, Father […]
Talk story: A Marian message in Portugal and Maui
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “As soon as Mary knew she was going to be the mother of God … the first thing she did was to set out on a journey, in haste, to serve, to help. You, too, have to learn from her to set out on a journey to help others.” (Pope […]
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