By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald During the 2020 holidays, while many were taking time off to enjoy the season, a team at Catholic Charities Hawaii worked long days, seven days a week to make sure that Hawaii renters got the assistance they needed during the pandemic. Led by Stella Wong, vice president for programs, […]
Diocese has new sex abuse victim assistance coordinator
Kristin J. Leandro, director of the diocese’s Safe Environment office announced Jan. 12 the appointment of the new diocesan victim assistance coordinator, the person who provides support and services for adult survivors of child sexual abuse by clergy, religious or church workers. Lora Daniel, a licensed mental health counselor at Catholic Charities Hawaii, takes the […]
Humbled & honored: Interview with Catholic Charities Hawaii head
‘The word of the moment seems to be surge. So we did see a surge in our donations to kind of match the need.’ By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Robert “Rob” Van Tassell became the new president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Hawaii this past fall. Van Tassell is originally from Washington […]
Mary Leong Saunders: Catholic Charities answers needs of families, kupuna during crisis
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAII | COVID-19 Catholic Charities Hawaii continues to serve vulnerable individuals and families during the COVID-19 health crisis. We know that the community is counting on us to be there for them in their time of need. While our nation takes measures to avoid further spread of the disease, we are carrying out […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Jesus is with us, disguised
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 […]
