By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Thirteen parishes, one fifth of the parishes in Hawaii, will receive a new pastor or administrator on July 1, the customary date for yearly clergy assignments in the Diocese of Honolulu. All of these appointments have already been announced in the official notices on page 2 in the Hawaii […]
Hawaii’s 2023 JUBILARIANS
“God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of humanity.” –Prayer of […]
Serra Club: honor your priests
The Serra Club of Honolulu urges lay parish leaders in Hawaii to join with parishes throughout the United States in honoring their priests on “Priesthood Sunday,” Sept. 25. Club president, Fred Hagen, urged parishioners to say mahalo to their clergy. “We hope every parish does something to express the appreciation of their faith community […]
2022 Jubilarians: Celebrating milestones of stewardship
Celebrating lives of discipleship Twenty-two religious women and men and priests celebrating milestones in ministry were honored by the Diocese of Honolulu at the annual jubilarian Mass on the morning of April 23 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva presided over the ceremonies for those celebrating 25-, 50-, 60-, 70- […]
Father Boniface Sakala, diocesan priest: The heart of my priesthood
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I have only been in Hawaii for three months now, and I love being with the community at St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church. Father Anthony Rapozo, the pastor, and his staff are so supportive. The people are full of life. […]
Pandemic cuts number of priests working in the diocese
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The new directory of the Catholic Church in Hawaii, published digitally July 1, offers a snapshot of the diocese, numbers-wise. In that respect, things have kept steady compared to the previous directory published two years ago, except for a decline in the number of priests actively serving in the […]
Ghanaian priest working in Hawaii celebrates 25th anniversary
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Clement Beeri, a diocesan priest from Ghana who has worked in Hawaii for the past two years, celebrates his 25th anniversary of ordination this year. The interim administrator of St. John the Baptist Church, Kalihi, was ordained for the Diocese of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, on Aug. 10, 1996. “I feel […]
Photos: Celebrating anniversaries of discipleship
HAWAII’S 2021 JUBILARIANS
HAWAII’S 2021 JUBILARIANS “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of […]
Father Roel delos Reyes, diocesan priest: It’s up to you, Lord
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “New Zealand … hmmm.” After my third year of ordination, I dreamt of going abroad for a mission. I had heard of an opening in New Zealand where one of my brother priests was returning to the Philippines and a replacement was […]
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