Jayne Mondoy had a hope for the diocese. As the director of religious education, she wanted to make learning about the Catholic faith easily accessible and convenient for educators and laypeople throughout the diocese. Through a With Grateful Hearts grant and with more than six months of research and curriculum development, she was able to […]
Surrendering to God: A pro-life story of faith, hope, courage and love
Thirty years ago, Sharon L. McFadden gave birth to a son conceived in a rape. She named him Jacob from Psalm 24:6 and raised him to adulthood only to lose him at age 27 to the H1N1 virus, the swine flu. She told her story in a talk on Jan. 22, 2011, at the March […]
Hawaii priest population steady, thanks to stream of foreign clergy
Bishop Larry Silva has maintained about the same number of priests in active ministry that he inherited when he arrived in the Islands in 2005 mostly by bringing in clergy from other countries, according to the new “Directory of the Catholic Church in Hawaii.” The 2013 directory lists 117 diocesan and religious order priests in […]
Viriditas: Father Edmundo Barut, diocesan priest
The quiet shepherd When bishop asked me to come here, he described the parish and the school as a very vibrant place with many ministries and young people who were involved in the life of the parish. For the first three months I tried to engage myself in many of the activities. When questions arose, […]
Next step: stewardship: Diocese is hoping that Hawaii parishes encourage donations of time, talent, treasure
The diocese will be hosting a day of seminars and discussion Feb. 2 at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to share with Island Catholics the “spirituality of stewardship.” Hosted by the Office of Stewardship and Development, the event will feature Father Andrew Kemberling of St. Thomas More Church in Colorado. Father Kemberling is known worldwide for […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Homily, St. Marianne, a rising star
Here is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the post-canonization celebration of St. Marianne Cope, in Kalaupapa, Molokai, on Jan. 12, the Saturday of the week between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. She was a rising star. This young woman who had matured so well because she cared […]
Pearson Foundation hosting pro-life luminary ceremony and poster contest
The Pearson Foundation of Hawaii this year is sponsoring a ceremony of lights and a children’s poster contest to raise both money and awareness for the pro-life cause. A luminary ceremony in honor of babies lost to abortion is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol on Jan. 22, the 40th anniversary of […]
Haiku, Maui, parish finally owns land under its church
It has taken almost 100 years, but the Catholics of Haiku, Maui, finally own the land under their church. According to Marlene De Costa, the director of the diocesan Land Asset Management Office, the Takaichi Miyamoto Estate on Dec. 31 sold to the Diocese of Honolulu the north Maui property on which St. Rita Church […]
Hawaii’s rally is Jan. 26 at state capitol
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 […]
