By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Years of hard work and dedication in the Catholic Schools of Hawaii were recognized at this year’s Annual Catholic Conference of Educators on Feb. 2. The conference opened with a Mass at St. Patrick Church in Honolulu. The church was overflowing with teachers and students, including the guests of […]
Still celebrating, still serving
A smaller in-person celebration honors a large number of educators at annual Mass and recognition ceremony By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald A high number of Hawaii Catholic School service honorees were recognized at the Annual Conference for Catholic Educators celebration on Feb. 4. The Hawaii Catholic Schools office recognized 23 20-year honorees and 14 […]
Commentary: Appreciating Hawaii’s Catholic schools
By Suzanne Carlos Special to the Herald Gov. David Y. Ige issued a commemorative message recognizing Feb. 5 as “Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools.” Hawaii Catholic institutions are educating close to 9,000 students this school year, from preschool through college. With a long tradition of producing strong citizens, good neighbors and leaders in our communities […]
Honoring Catholic school educators
Story and photos by Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald This year’s Annual Conference of Catholic Educators on Oahu was held at Sacred Hearts Academy on Jan. 31. Marianist Father Marty Solma was the presider and homilist and spoke from his perspective as a longtime educator. After Mass, attendees cheered on honorees, who were marking milestone […]
