Aloha Life Advocates, formerly Hawaii Right to Life, is sponsoring the 40th annual March for Life rally at the Hawaii State Capitol, 1-5 p.m., Jan. 26. Its theme is “A Clear Voice for Life!” The organization describes the rally as a “family-friendly event” with local entertainers, fun activities, games, face painting, a poster contest and […]
Castle Foundation gives new preschool $100,000
The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation awarded St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii $100,000 last month for the completion of the St. Francis Preschool at the St. Francis Intergenerational Center on 1.25 acres in Ewa Villages. The gift follows another grant the foundation gave St. Francis of $50,000. Sister of St. Francis of the […]
Bishop Larry Silva: A pastoral letter to surfers in the Year of Faith
“Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty!” [Psalm 93:4 RSV] Aloha, Surfers! Surfing is a sport of kings that captivates the hearts of the dedicated participant and the spectator alike. Surfers are unique. Perhaps part of your attraction is your marvel of […]
Mary Adamski: Faith in the midst of diversity
The battle lines are being drawn. The opposing sides are massing behind the boundaries they have set to separate us versus them. But no, wait. This isn’t a war zone. It’s the legislative body representing We the People. I don’t remember voting for someone to gird their loins to do battle. (Eek, hide your eyes […]
Marching for the cause of life
By Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff Special to the Herald The 49th Annual March for Life 2022 was an awe-inspiring 10 days of novenas, fasting and marching around the Hawaii State capitol. Its true beauty was the unison of people — 40-Days for Life participants, Students for Life, Knights of Columbus, Sacred Hearts sisters and […]