Aloha, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”(John 15:13). It is fitting to remember Jesus’ words this Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who gave their lives in the service of our country. The passage also provides us the opportunity to thank all veterans who have dedicated […]
The diocese is centralizing its payroll for all church employees across the state
A new centralized payroll system is in the works for the Diocese of Honolulu. By August, the diocesan human resources office will be processing paychecks for more than 1,000 church employees in parishes, schools and offices across the state. The human resources department currently handles payroll for only about 250 people. This includes paychecks and […]
Bishop praises jubilarians’ ‘amazing work over the years’
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa May 3 to honor 19 jubilarians who are celebrating 70, 60, 50 and 25 years of service in religious and priestly life this year. The co-cathedral was festively decked with colorful springtime flowers, and a spirit of gratitude flowed throughout the congregation as Bishop Larry Silva […]
Office for Social Ministry: Nutrition education for everyone
Aloha, On Holy Thursday, we celebrated Jesus instituting the Eucharist at the Last Supper. At that special liturgy, the “washing of the feet” reminded us that the Eucharist is founded and grounded in service. Jesus gathers us as one ohana to be fed by his body and blood so we can then go out and […]
Damien Inspireert* | 150 YEARS: Tonga, a new mission
“Ouch!” exclaimed St. Damien de Veuster. Was it a poke from the thorny kiawe grown thick or from a mosquito thinking this foreign blood was a perfect Belgian beer? St. Damien had to get used to the flora and fauna of his adopted country. Coming from the cooler farmlands of Tremolo, he learned to cope […]
Rite of acolyte last major step before ordination for 13 deacon candidates
The deacon class on April 13 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center after receiving academic certificates of completion from Chaminade University. Also in the photo are members of the deacon formation team and Chaminade professors. (Photo courtesy of Office for Deacon Formation) Thirteen men studying for the permanent diaconate will receive the rite of acolyte, […]
Bishop Silva presiding at 26 of 45 post-Easter confirmation ceremonies
The diocese scheduled 45 confirmation ceremonies after Easter, the traditional period for administration of the sacrament, from the end of April through the end of July. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at 26 of the liturgies and vicar general Father Gary Secor will celebrate the remaining 19. The rites will take place on all six […]
Two Hawaii-based Marianists celebrating anniversaries of vows
A Marianist brother and a Marianist priest, both who reside in Hawaii, are celebrating milestone jubilees this year. Marianist Father Joseph L. Priestley, who resides in retirement at Marianist Hall on the Chaminade University of Honolulu campus, is marking his 70th year of profession. The first association with the Marianists of the Honolulu-native began in […]
Free laulau a tradition at annual Holy Ghost Feast in Kula, Maui
A free laulau meal will be served to everyone who comes out to the Kula Catholic Community’s annual Holy Ghost Feast, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, June 7, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, June 8, at Holy Ghost Mission, the historic octagonal church at 4300 Lower Kula Road in Waiakoa. The meal comes with all the […]
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Marian Muehlbauer, marking 60th jubilee year of religious life
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Marian Muehlbauer, who served 32 years in Hawaii, is celebrating her 60th anniversary in religious life this year at the St. Joseph Provincial House in St. Louis, Mo. Born in Green Bay, Wis., and baptized Janet Theresa, Sister Marian entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1953 […]
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