By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Sister Felista Wanzagi was gently told she was too young when she first expressed her intention to join the Maryknoll Sisters. Sister Wanzagi was just 11 years old, after all, when she approached the Maryknoll religious in her hometown in Tanzania, a country in east Africa. Sister […]
Bishop Larry Silva: God guides us to the right path
WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered July 6 at St. Marianne Cope Chapel, Honolulu, with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, and July 7 at Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai, in celebration of confirmation and first Communion. “Do your homework!” “Turn […]
Official notices: July 19, 2024
Bishop’s schedule July 15-17, Asian-Pacific Island National Encounter, Indianapolis, Indiana July 17-21, National Eucharistic Congress, Indianapolis. July 21, 11:30 a.m., Mass for the 20th anniversary of the unity of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
Franciscan Sisters welcome all to celebrate 20 years of unity
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities are continuing their celebration of 20 years of unity of their three New York congregations. Previously known separately as the Syracuse, Buffalo/Williamsville and Hastings-on-Hudson communities, the sisters in each location came together on July 11, 2004, to confirm their new status as one […]
Local ministry to host 2 events
Hawaii Catholic Herald A local independent ministry that helps guide people in their awareness of God’s love is planning two opportunities for people to gather in reflection and faith. Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries, which was founded in 2000 by Maxine Pollock and Pat Tom, offers presentations and retreats so that, according to its website, it […]
St. Jude bids aloha to beloved pastor
Special to the Herald A joyous occasion to be remembered indeed: Parishioners at St. Jude Church in Kapolei celebrated their outgoing pastor of nine years, Father Khanh Hoang, with a dinner before he began his sabbatical leave July 1. The occasion also marked his 30 years of ordination. Father Hoang leaves behind a legacy of […]
St. Catherine youth receive first Communion, confirmation
Special to the Herald The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Eucharist as a “sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet ‘in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.’” (CCC 1323) On June 29, […]
‘Everything I have is a gift from God’
Father Lio Faletoi embraces, encourages stewardship at his parish and across the diocese By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A little over 10 years ago, after the Diocese of Honolulu’s With Grateful Hearts capital campaign, every parish was given the opportunity to focus more intently on stewardship. At the time, Father Konelio “Lio” Faletoi, the pastor […]
The meaning and importance of stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com What crosses your mind when the word “stewardship” comes up? Do you think of it solely in terms of money? Do you quickly brush it off as something unrelated to our Catholic faith? Stewardship is deeply rooted in Scripture and is significant in our lives as Catholics. In the very […]
Talk story: Stewardship for land, others is integral to our faith
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “To hope and act with creation means above all to join forces and to walk together with all men and women of goodwill.” (Pope Francis’ message, “Hope and Act with Creation,” for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) The intense summer heat and extreme weather we […]
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