By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s new annual appeal officially gets underway this month, giving parishioners across the state an opportunity to invest in the future of the church. The Hawaii Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, “Sharing God’s Gifts,” begins the first weekend of Lent, Feb. 21-22, and runs through June 30. […]
Revamped annual appeal to focus on supporting ministries
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has given its annual appeal a new name and is taking a new approach to communicating and sharing its mission. The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal: Sharing God’s Gifts, or CMAA, replaces the Ohana in Christ campaign. It begins in February and ends June 30. “It […]
Ohana in Christ fundraiser starts third year in October
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Ohana in Christ annual $1 million-plus diocesan fundraising campaign begins its third year in parishes the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The appeal, which helps fund diocese-wide efforts such as the formation of clergy, evangelization, finances, social ministry and youth and young adult ministry has a new look […]
‘Ohana in Christ appeal to launch year two in October
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Launched last October in the middle of a pandemic, the new diocesan fundraiser, ‘Ohana in Christ, earned nearly $1 million in its inaugural year, thanks to the big hearts of Hawaii Catholics. “I am very thankful for your generous response,” writes Bishop Larry Silva in his letter kicking off […]
‘OHANA IN CHRIST: Bishop Silva ‘rebrands’ annual appeal broadening its participation to include Hawaii parishes
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva is re-introducing his annual appeal, the Bishop’s Circle, under a new name and with a new approach, but with the same goal — to raise financial support for crucial church ministries. The new campaign, ‘Ohana in Christ, will be presented by letter to previous Bishop’s Circle […]
Bishop’s Circle Appeal 2020-2021 comes amid ‘challenging times’
Last year’s Bishop’s Circle Appeal began a full pandemic ago. Things, of course, have changed and the need is only greater. This year’s appeal letter is in the mail the first week of October. In it, Bishop Larry Silva explains what is needed. “As people of God, we are indeed called to assist one another […]