On March 19, 1864, Belgian seminarian Damiaan (Jozef) de Veuster first stepped foot in Honolulu and began a legacy of humble service in the Islands. He would be ordained a priest here two months later on May 21 in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. His later ministry to the Hansen’s disease patients in […]
Catholic Charities renames building for community advocate, supporter Peter Ng
Peter P.J. Ng, seated, with family and friends at the dedication of the Catholic Charities Ulu Center named in his honor May 18. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Charities Hawaii) Catholic Charities Hawaii has named its Ulu Center, a meeting and counseling facility on its upper Makiki campus, after one of Hawaii’s outstanding community advocates […]
Damien Inspireert* | 150 YEARS: The saint’s way
When he was a young child, St. Damien de Veuster’s mom used to read him stories from the Bible and of the saints. His sisters followed God’s call and entered the convent, and his brother entered the priesthood. St. Damien himself discovered that trying to live the heroic lives of the saints was not always […]
Office for Social Ministry: One of three homeless men is a veteran
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 […]
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