I was a Protestant for 40 years and have been a Catholic for 29. (There’s no need to do the math.) I consider my conversion a great blessing. Here are a few reasons why: The sacraments. I could rattle off a definition of transubstantiation, but I don’t really understand it. I don’t understand how dipping […]
Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: Door-to-door seminarian finding new roads
Going door to door to tell strangers about Catholicism and his plan to become a priest had to be the most daunting assignment Neil Bakker had ever received. The 34-year-old from Austin, Minn., had never done anything like it — never gone door to door to sell coupon books or magazine subscriptions, let alone the […]
Manaolana | Chaminade’s campus ministry blooms with programs, events, liturgies and service
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Chaminade University’s Campus Ministry began the academic year revitalized and refreshed. It has offered popular programs and events on the Kaimuki campus, brought the student body together to celebrate liturgies and performed service to the local community. Such success reflects the ministry’s new mission statement: “to intensify our […]
After 27 years and three bishops, the diocese’s social ministry dynamo will retire
Diocesan Office for Social Ministry director Carol Ignacio will be retiring Nov. 1. Ignacio, shown here in a 2010 photo shoot, has served in the diocese for 27 years and pioneered dozens of programs for those in need. (Photo courtesy Sally Lundburg/Mahi’ai Creative) “I love every minute of what I do.” As Carol Ignacio […]
Hawaii’s Carmelites celebrate 40 years of ministry in the Islands
“To understand what contemplatives do and how their lives benefit us, you must recall what everyone knows about trees. Yes, trees. … Forests are essential for our physical survival because they perform such important functions as drawing water from the clouds and ‘breathing’ for the entire population of human beings and animals — trading their […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Letter to all clergy and parishioners
October 13, 2013 Dear Sisters and Brothers: Peace be with you! As you know, our State Legislature will convene in a special session beginning Oct. 28, 2013, to consider a bill submitted by Governor Abercrombie on “marriage equity” or same-sex “marriage.” We thank all who have prayed for the Lord’s guidance on this issue and […]
Religious Education Week celebrates everyone’s role in teaching the faith
The diocesan Office of Religious Education staff are gearing up for Parish Religious Education Week, Nov. 3-9. From left to right are assistants Chad Chun and Lesley Noguchi, director Jayne Mondoy and adult faith formation coordinator Kristina DeNeve. They provide resources for the diocese’s catechists and religious education students. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) […]
Catechetical Week: God doesn’t choose qualified people; he qualifies us
The Diocese of Honolulu is blessed with veteran religious education leaders who have shared time, talent and treasure with young Catholics for many years. Among these is Bonnie Boquer at St. Jude Church in Kapolei. She and her husband Tony have served in religious education since their days in the Philippines and Louisiana. In Hawaii, […]
Pearl City parish starts ministry to the homebound
Our Lady of Good Counsel’s Ohana ministers: front row, from left, Sylvia Lee, Fe Bartolome, Lita Olegario, Msgr. Thaddeus Mercado, Rose Domondon, Dr. Amelia Jacang, Tessie Kalawa, June Casupang and Victor Casupang. Back row: Donna Imbo, Gloria Duro, Bernadette Cabe, Kalo Lilomaiva, Tim Swartz, Kristi Ah Mook Sang, Paia Ah Mook Sang and Julie Cho. […]
Viriditas: Sister Fidelia Villa, Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
Rediscovering faith, discovering purpose God works in so many ways. I see him in everything. Without a personal relationship with God, to whom could I run? Of course, God sends people to help me. However, when I wrestle with him like Jacob, sometimes he wins, and sometimes I do. I complain of course, but I […]
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