By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The AGAPE Youth and Young Adult Ministry has been active so long, its participants now include the grandchildren of some of its earliest members. AGAPE — “Almighty God and People Encounter” — was established at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu 35 years ago, and it continues to be […]
Photo: Happy anniversary!
Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Aug. 16 as the church marked its 181st dedication anniversary. He was joined by vicar general Msgr. Gary Secor, right, and, from left, Deacon Joe Almuena, Father Jose Dias, Father Lazarus Anondee and Father Pascual Abaya. The cathedral basilica’s actual dedication […]
St. George Church celebrates year-long 70th anniversary
Special to the Herald Starting in January, St. George Church began marking the year with events and activities to celebrate its 70th year as a parish. The theme for this anniversary celebration is “We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe.” In January, Bishop Larry Silva presided at the Mass that kicked off the yearlong anniversary celebration. […]
Dominican sisters mark 6 decades of service in Hawaii
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines have influenced the lives of thousands of students in Hawaii for decades, giving their lives to service, education and love. This year, the sisters in distinctive white-and-black habits are celebrating 60 years of the founding of their Hawaii […]
St. Jude Parish marks 25 years of physical presence in Hawaii
Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Jude Parish last month celebrated the 25th anniversary of its church in Kapolei, the community’s physical presence in Hawaii after existing for decades in Leeward eOahu. More than 500 people attended the event on Feb. 25, including past and present clergy, family, friends and visitors eager to witness the milestone. St. […]
Saint’s anniversary a time to remember, to celebrate, to give thanks
By Sister Marie Jose Romano, OSF Special to the Herald This is the time to remember, to celebrate, and to give thanks for all Mother Marianne and the Sisters of St. Francis have done for the people of Hawaii. Nov. 8 marks the 140th anniversary of their arrival here in 1883, which we will celebrate […]
Memories and laughter shine at 85th anniversary celebration of Blessed Sacrament Parish
Special to the Herald On Aug. 12 Blessed Sacrament Parish celebrated its 85th anniversary with many nostalgic memories. In the hall, the walls and tables were filled with treasured stories, pictures and memorabilia of people and events hurling back to 1938, the year the parish was established. Among the treasures was an eye-catching wall banner […]
Pauoa Valley’s Blessed Sacrament Church commemorates 85 years
By Liz Lum Special to the Herald Blessed Sacrament Church at 2124 Pauoa Road on the quiet mauka edge of busy downtown Honolulu, will celebrate its 85th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 12. Parishioners will gather in the parish hall to share lunch and memories in appreciation of the rich history of their church. It all […]
Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa marks 125th anniversary of its founding
By Janan Malinowski Special to the Herald Throughout June, Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa on the Big Island is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding and the 94th anniversary of the dedication of its current church. The Puna area around Pahoa was first proselytized by missionaries of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of […]
The 150th anniversary of Father Damien’s arrival in Kalaupapa
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The diocese commemorated the 150th anniversary of St. Damien’s historic arrival to Kalaupapa on May 10, 1873, with three days of activities remembering the Belgian missionary’s supreme sacrifice. May 10 is also Father Damien’s liturgical feast day. On that day, a century and a half ago, at age 33, […]
