The diocese’s Micronesian community celebrates its faith and the bicentennial of Catholicism in Hawaii By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Micronesian Catholic community hosted a vibrant and joyful celebration over two days last month, sharing their culture, traditions and strong legacy of Catholic faith as part of the broader commemoration […]
Sister Madonna Shylla, Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians: We do not walk alone
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald My years in India were filled with opportunities to serve, especially through education and pastoral ministry. Much of my time was spent teaching in school, visiting villages and caring for the children entrusted to our boarding facilities. In one place where I […]
Samoan choir celebrates a half-century of song, faith
Hawaii Catholic Herald The energy and joy were palpable in St. Elizabeth Church Oct. 4 as the Aiea parish’s Samoan choir celebrated its 50-year anniversary during a Mass of thanksgiving that was filled with culture, tradition, symbolism and love for the Lord. Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, celebrated the Mass. He was joined by St. […]
Etevise ‘Peka’ Uiagalelei, St. Elizabeth Church: Prayer, family and song
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For more than 52 years, faith has been the foundation of my life at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Through prayer, family and music, God has guided me through life’s challenges and given me the strength to pass my faith on to […]
Workshop focuses on family-first formation of kids’ faith
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Equipped with the expertise of local leaders and resources from a national group, the Diocese of Honolulu is working to help move Catholic parents and families toward the center of faith formation for their youngest members: their children, from infants to high schoolers. A recent workshop gave parish […]
Micronesian Catholic community invites all to cultural celebration
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Micronesian community has long been a vibrant and valued part of the Diocese of Honolulu, and this month it will celebrate its heritage and island fellowship with a special daylong event at Kapiolani Regional Park in Honolulu. The celebration of faith, culture and community Oct. 17 is part of the diocese’s […]
Aiea-raised Jesuit Father Ganir makes profession of final vows
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald More than two decades after beginning his vocational journey with the Society of Jesus, Father Phillip Alcon Ganir has taken the last step in his profession as a Jesuit priest — but it’s hardly the end of his formation. Father Ganir, who was born in Seattle and grew […]
St. Elizabeth couple embraces their faith and gives back
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Keith and Robynne Adams have been parishioners at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea for years. While they had attended Mass on and off for more than two decades, during the COVID-19 pandemic something shifted — the Holy Spirit began working on their hearts. They started attending more regularly, and Robynne […]
MSMHC sisters renew their vows on Immaculate Conception feast
Hawaii Catholic Herald The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8 took on extra meaning as six Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians renewed their vows on Oahu and Kauai. At St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, four sisters who serve at St. Elizabeth and at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City […]
Photos: Centennial celebration at St. Elizabeth
Bishop Larry Silva has kept a packed schedule since returning from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall plenary assembly in mid-November. Among his recent activities was celebrating Mass Nov. 24 to open the centennial year for St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, with many faithful and dozens of priests in attendance. Photographer Dann Ebina captured […]