When I was young and would whine about having to attend Mass or help around the house, my dad would often tell me that “Doing God’s will is simple, not easy.” That phrase comes to mind as we observe Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) and celebrate our Hawaii Catholic Schools. Our schools have a […]
Catholic school teacher’s aide writes ‘something new’ about an old value
Ginger Kamisugi, a teacher’s aide at Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Pearl City, reads to students her new book, “Something Different, Something New,” Dec. 4. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) A new children’s book written by a teacher’s aide at Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Pearl City aims to […]
Photo: Top speller crowned
D-I-A-D-E-M was the word that brought fifth grader Jordan Calantoc, center behind the podium, to victory at the third annual spelling bee at St. Theresa School in Honolulu. The two top spellers from each grade participated in the school’s overall competition on Nov. 13. Jordan will move on to the district’s Spelling Bee and, if […]
Dear Pope Francis, ‘Were you a Boy Scout?’
“Do you like garlic bread?” was one of the things the inquiring minds in teacher Ann Medeiros’ third grade catechism class at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua, wanted to know about their new Pope Francis. It was Medeiros’ idea that each of her students write a letter. Some had questions: “What do you like to […]
Photo: Cheering their own
Students at St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School received special permission to watch the first game of the World Series Oct. 28 in the school library because the school’s famous graduate, Shane Victorino, was playing. Earlier, the students, dressed in the red and white colors of his team, the Boston Red Sox, gathered in the science […]
Academy gala honors five illustrious alumnae
The Sacred Hearts Academy honorees, from left, Suzanne Chong Kee, Momi Kaanoi, Rita Gora, Elizabeth Ho, Karen Dick-Kung and head of school Betty White. (Photo courtesy of Sacred Hearts Academy) A record 900 people attended Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual scholarship fund gala Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel at which five illustrious graduates were […]
St. Patrick School raises money, awareness to fight Type 1 diabetes
Dressed in costumes, St. Patrick School students do the 2012 diabetes walk. (Photo courtesy of JDRF Hawaii) St. Patrick School teacher Paul Stone says that one out of 300 people have Type 1 diabetes. His school has 315 students. His daughter Katie is one out of 300. Actually, said principal Sacred Hearts Sister Anne Clare […]
Ferandin-style: The Augustine Foundation director has a passionate commitment to Catholic education
Sue Ferandin, executive director of the Augustine Educational Foundation, addresses guests at its annual donor appreciation reception, Sept. 19 at the Halekulani Hotel’s Hau Terrace Lanai. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) “I know every single one of you,” said Sue Ferandin to the 120 friends of Catholic schools gathered on the Halekulani Hotel’s […]
Gus and Anna Hochuli: Friends of Catholic education
Gus and Anna Hochuli were dedicated parishioners of Hilo’s St Joseph Church and staunch advocates of Catholic education. Upon their deaths, they left $1 million with the Augustine Educational Foundation to provide scholarships for students at St Joseph School in Hilo. Here is their story, submitted by the Augustine Foundation. Gustav Hochuli, a kind, […]
Photo: St. Anthony anniversary
Students and teachers festively celebrated the 85th anniversary of St. Anthony School in Kalihi with a morning showcase of art, a thanksgiving Mass and more, Sept. 6. Faculty member Cora Aczon, far left, stands with some of the school’s creative young artists, who proudly displayed their 85th anniversary projects. St. Anthony is one of the […]
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