Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for February 2025

Alphonso “Al” Jones / 1932-2025: Former teacher, youth minister touched countless lives

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Alphonso “Al” Jones was a beloved fixture in Hawaii’s Catholic community for decades, serving at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City and as the Diocese of Honolulu’s youth minister. Among his many contributions here, he helped with construction of the lava-rock church before its dedication […]

Hawaii’s permanent deacons: Fulfilling a lifelong call to serve

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By Deacon David Bruce Special to the Herald My journey started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 19, 1960, when our loving God blessed my parents (William Arthur Bruce Sr. and Frances Cvercko Bruce) with their third and youngest child. My name is David Gene Bruce. This is my life story, according to God’s plan. I was born a […]

Photo: Schools celebrate historic bridge

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Saint Louis School, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Sacred Hearts Academy and the Marianist Center of Hawaii came together Feb. 7 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Palolo Stream Bridge, which Marianist Brother Dennis Schmitz of the Marianist Center called a powerful connection between the world and Kalaepohaku, the hill that both Chaminade and Saint […]

Photo: Moving toward diaconate

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Hawaii is closer to gaining 10 permanent deacons after the candidates in Cohort 11 participated in the rite of acolyte Mass Jan. 12 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Bishop Larry Silva presided. The men in Cohort 11 are, from left: Emilio Macalalad, St. Damien of Molokai; Peter Gumataotao, Holy Trinity; Alvin Sniffen, Our […]

For Baysas, prayer and saying ‘yes’ lead to ‘amazing things’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Baysa ohana has dedicated nearly four decades to serving their community through their dental practice and living their faith in powerful, everyday ways. Dr. Robert Baysa is the former president of the Hawaii Dental Association and has earned numerous awards in his field. His wife, Lora, serves as chief […]

Tips and resources to inform, improve your faith life

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The journey of faith is a lifelong commitment, a continuous process of deepening our relationship with Christ and understanding the teachings of the church. To improve your faith life and foster a closer connection with Christ, it’s essential to engage in meaningful practices and explore Catholic literature that can provide […]

Mary Adamski: It’s possible for everyone to get along

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View from the pew Nearly 100 people came together to pray and worship God at Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish last month, but most of them were not Catholic. A group of men preparing to become deacons met this month to learn about some of the first people to bring Christianity to Hawaii — Protestant Congregational […]