Siham and Ghassan Al Sahouri of Little Bethlehem Christians, a small business and mission which regularly brings religious articles from the Holy Land to Hawaii parishes for sale, presented Bishop Larry Silva with a handcrafted crucifix as a gift, Dec. 14 at the bishop’s office. The crucifix is made from olive wood and includes at […]
Photo: Keeping the graves clean
Confirmation students of St. Ann Parish in Waihee, Maui, cleaned the parish cemetery as part of their community service Oct. 15. They put into action what they learned about the Corporal Works of Mercy and took it a step further in caring for the final resting place of former parishioners. These students plan a monthly […]
Photo: Parish participates in parade
Parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa lined up by their float before participating in the Wahiawa Santa Parade on the evening of Dec. 1. Despite an intermittent drizzle, many other parishioners joined them before they all marched up California Avenue to the Wahiawa Town Center distributing candy canes to the onlookers along […]
Photos: Christmas joy shining brightly
The diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 9. With games, crafts, food, music and a visit from Santa Claus (Deacon Richard Abel in costume, top right), Star Light, Star Bright is a day of fun where women inmates reunite with […]
Photo: Everyone loves a parade
School and youth ministry students from St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe participated in the Kaneohe holiday parade Dec. 3 with a marching unit and a float. Parents, catechists and youth leaders joined the fun as marchers and chaperones. The float displayed a Bible adorned by palm trees and the Holy Nativity scene. Pictured are banner […]
Photo: Gathering of religious
The Leadership Association of Religious Congregations in Hawaii (LARC) sponsored a social gathering of religious men and women at Damien Memorial School Nov. 26. A special guest was a visiting Buddhist nun, Namgyel Lhamo, from Bhutan. Here they pose for a photo in the school gym. (Photo courtesy of Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP)
Photo: 30 days, 30 rosaries
As part of St. Roch Parish’s centennial year, in October parishioners participated in a 30-day devotion to Our Blessed Mother, reciting the rosary, under the spiritual guidance of pastor Father Jun Postrano, in 29 homes from Pupukea on the North Shore to Hauula on the windward coast, with the statue of Mary present (pictured), closing […]
Photo: Cheerleader champs
Sacred Hearts Academy Lancer cheerleaders were named ILH Intermediate and Varsity Champions. The squad went on to win the Hawaii State Championship. Junior Melina O’Reilly was selected ILH Cheerleader of the Year. Juniors Giana Costa and Megan Valente were named to the ILH Cheer All-Stars first team (base). Sophomore Lexy Freitas was named to the […]
Photo: Appreciation gathering
Among the 30 priests enjoying the Serra Club of Honolulu’s recent annual priest appreciation dinner at the Hale Koa Hotel were, from left, retired Father William Shannon, Bishop Larry Silva and Sacred Hearts Father Lane Akiona, pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Waikiki. Founded in 1970, Honolulu’s Serra Club is part of a worldwide Catholic […]
Photo: All Saints cemetery scene
Dozens of candles light up the crucifixion scene in the cemetery of St. Joseph Church, Makawao, Maui, on the night of All Saints Day, Nov. 1. The pastor, Father Jaime Jose, presided at a prayer service and the parish youth lit a candle for each grave. A blessing was performed at each grave by Father […]
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