Patricia Tavares, Sarah Tavares and Leona Tavares of the Kula Catholic Community lead the crew of women and men who tirelessly bake their famous Holy Ghost Portuguese sweet bread once a month, sometimes getting up as early as 2:30 a.m. to get the ingredients and supplies ready. Their dedication and love for the Maui parish, […]
Photo: Leaving the council
Six members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, each having completing their three-year terms, pose with Bishop Larry Silva, center, and Deacon Andy Calunod, right, for a parting shot at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. They are, from left, Joseph Mitchell (Maui), Tracy Hoevel (Windward Oahu), Maureen Saturnio (East Hawaii), Marjorie Fujimoto (West Hawaii), Kristine Cabudol (Leeward […]
Clergy cartography
Sixty-six parishes. Nine vicariates. Eight Hawaiian islands. Dozens of priests from several different dioceses and religious orders. Father Manny Hewe, the diocesan Vicar for Clergy, crafted a special picture board for the Priests’ Convocation. The board shows at which parish each priest is serving. Clergy photos are color-coded to denote whether they are from a […]
Photo: Flying fish
The boys at Star of the Sea Early Learning Center in Kahala celebrate traditional Japanese Boys’ Day in the traditional way by flying their colorful homemade carp kites. (Photo courtesy of Joan Gomes)
Photo: The gift of Scripture
Annunciation Parish in Waimea on the Big Island at Mass May 5 gave each of the graduating high school seniors in the parish youth group a Bible to take with them to study, pray and live. (Photo courtesy of Mary Erickson)
Photo: The elect sign in
At Rite of Election ceremonies across the diocese during the weekend of Feb. 16-17, more than 200 catechumens signed their names into the Book of the Elect, signifying their desire to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter. Catechumens from Oahu, at left, gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on Feb. 17 for […]
Married 77 years! Angelino and Eva Ronquilio of Aiea
The Feb. 1 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald reported Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s choice of Joseph and Helen Vierra of Waimanalo as Hawaii’s longest married couple for 2013. The Vierras recently celebrated their 75th anniversary and were nominated for the annual Worldwide Marriage Encounter contest. As it turns out, another Catholic couple in Aiea also […]
Photo: Time, talent, treasure
Engaging parishioners in tithing and getting them involved in parish ministries was the discussion of the first ever “Stewardship Day,” sponsored by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. On Feb. 2, more than 100 clergy and lay parish staff gathered at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to hear Father Andrew Kemberling, right below, speak about […]
Photo: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Christian leaders gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity evening service, Jan. 24. Rev. Jeff M. Lilley of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu provided the homily. Episcopal Dean Walter Brownridge led a part of the service.
Photo: Viva el Señor
The Filipino Catholic Community held its annual Mass and celebration for Santo Niño, Jan. 20 at St. Anthony Church in Kalihi. Parishioners, at far left, carry statues of the child incarnation of Jesus during a procession in front of the church. At right, Bishop Larry Silva celebrates the liturgy with a statue of Santo Niño […]