WITNESS TO JESUS | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the Third Sunday of Easter, delivered April 26 during a private livestreamed Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu. It was a long, sad journey, filled with memories of hopes that […]
Photo: The Guild continues to give
Catholic Charities Hawaii’s chief executive officer and president Robert Van Tassell holds a check presented to him Nov. 21 by Hawaii Catholic Women’s Guild representatives Pat Alvarez and Phyllis Zerbe, pictured to his left and right respectively. The women’s organization closed this year after 160 years of charitable work in Hawaii and is donating the […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii-run Lanakila Senior Center celebrates 50 years
This month, the largest senior center in the state, managed by Catholic Charities Hawaii, celebrates its 50th anniversary caring for Hawaii’s kupuna. Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Liliha marks half a century providing recreational activities, educational classes, social services and volunteer opportunities that help seniors maintain their health, wellness and independence. The center serves more […]
New Catholic Charities head has affordable housing background
Catholic Charities Hawaii has selected as its new chief executive officer and president a Washington state man with two decades of leadership in the development and operations of affordable housing. Robert “Rob” Van Tassell starts Nov. 4. He is currently vice president of Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington, where he oversees the housing and […]
FROM THE BISHOP’S DESK: Catholic Charities Hawaii selects new president
After an extensive search process, it is my pleasure to announce that Rob Van Tassell has been selected as Catholic Charities Hawaii’s new president and CEO, effective Nov. 4. Rob joins us from Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington, where he currently serves as vice president overseeing the housing and community development for the third […]
400 apply for 81 units at new Catholic Charities Maui senior complex
More than 400 applications were received in August for a new 81-unit Catholic Charities Hawaii affordable senior rental complex opening in February in Kahului, Maui. The Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC), Catholic Charities Hawaii and Hale Mahaolu last month conducted a random lottery assignment for applications for Kahului Lani Phase I, a six-story housing […]
Catholic Charities offers free tax prep for seniors
Catholic Charities Hawaii is teaming up with AARP and Goodwill to provide tax assistance for Hawaii seniors and its housing clients. Hawaii elders and others who need assistance preparing their 2018 tax returns have two Catholic Charities locations to go to get help. Walk-in appointments are available at the agency’s Clarence T.C. Ching Campus on […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii president and CEO Terry Walsh steps down
The president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Hawaii, Terry Walsh, has resigned after two years on the job. In a Nov. 3 statement, Bishop Larry Silva, who is the Catholic Charities corporation director, thanked Walsh “for all he has done” for the organization. No reason was given for his resignation. The bishop said […]
Catholic Charities receives $1 million grant to assist Alzheimer patients and caregivers
Catholic Charities Hawaii has been awarded a three-year, $1 million dollar grant to help persons living with and those at high risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their caregivers. The grant from the Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative will increase dementia awareness in the community and address […]
Catholic Charities to build affordable senior housing in Kahului
Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC) on June 27 completed the purchase from Alexander & Baldwin of 3.86 acres in downtown Kahului to build affordable senior rental housing. The proposed 165-unit Kahului Lani complex will be built in two phases at the site bordered by Kane, Vevau and School streets. Phase one, to begin construction […]
