Two Hawaii seminarians studying at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, California, took big steps in their formation Oct. 24. Anthony Poore received the minor order of lector, and Taylor Mitchell received the minor order of acolyte. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Honolulu seminarian John Akau received the ministry of acolyte Oct. 26 at Sacred […]
Eight deacon hopefuls rise to role of acolyte
Hawaii’s eight candidates for the permanent diaconate received from Bishop Larry Silva the ministry of acolyte, Sept. 11, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center Chapel with wives and families present. The new acolytes are Michael M. Browning of St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church; David G. Bruce of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church; Jason F. […]
Eight deacon candidates to receive the rite of acolyte
Eight Hawaii candidates for the permanent diaconate will take another step toward ordination when Bishop Larry Silva confers on them the ministry of acolyte, Sept. 11, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center Chapel. There will be a reception after Mass. They are Michael M. Browning of St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church; David G. Bruce of […]
Photo: New acolytes
Deacon candidates received the rite of acolyte at Mass at St. Stephen Diocesan Center’s chapel on Oct. 13. It is the last formal step before their permanent diaconate ordination in early 2021. They are pictured here with Bishop Larry Silva. (Photo courtesy Dann Ebina.)
