The deacon class on April 13 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center after receiving academic certificates of completion from Chaminade University. Also in the photo are members of the deacon formation team and Chaminade professors. (Photo courtesy of Office for Deacon Formation) Thirteen men studying for the permanent diaconate will receive the rite of acolyte, […]
Hawaii’s 2014 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 […]
Obituary: Edward Vargas | 1948-2014
Deacon for 13 years, port chaplain, served at St. Jude, Kapolei Deacon and diocesan port chaplain Edward Vargas, who served at St. Jude Parish in Kapolei, died March 16 at Kaiser Medical Center in Honolulu. He was 65 and a deacon for 13 years. His neighbor and friend of 20 years, Deacon John Coughlin, remembered […]
Viriditas: Father Joseph Grimaldi, diocesan priest
That which inspires When I see people at Mass so intense in their faith and devotions, I get inspired. Although very often they thank me and so on for being with them, I see it that we are here to help each other. For me to say Mass, I need them as much as they […]
Viriditas: Father Stephen Macedo, diocesan priest
The other ways I pray It’s really nice being at Annunciation Parish in Waimea. It is a really beautiful area of the state and island of Hawaii. The parishioners are very good and helpful. There is a lot of active involvement in our religious education and faith formation programs as well as in our social […]
14 men accept candidacy for the permanent diaconate
Bishop Larry Silva poses with deacon candidates and their wives after the rite of candidacy, Jan. 12, at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. (HCH photo by Darlene Dela Cruz) Fourteen Hawaii men publicly declared their willingness to be candidates for the permanent diaconate in a special liturgical ceremony 1:30 p.m., Jan. 12, at St. […]
Photo: Priests’ retreat
Jesuit Father James Kubicki, national director of the Apostleship of Prayer in Wisconsin, led the diocese’s annual priests’ retreat Jan. 6-10 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Local clergy gathered for several seminars during the week to hear Father Kubicki’s reflections on the retreat theme, “Having a Priestly Heart like the Heart of Jesus.” (HCH photos […]
Our faithful departed: Those who died in 2013
The following priests, religious and lay people with a connection with the Catholic Church in Hawaii died in 2013. They are listed in alphabetical order. Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Julia Marie Acain, Maui native who taught at St. Theresa School in Honolulu and Christ the King School on Maui; helped establish a mission […]
Clergy office giving orientation on Catholic Micronesian culture
The diocesan Office of Clergy is sponsoring this month a two-and-a-half-hour orientation session about the Catholic Micronesian culture for local clergy to help them better understand Hawaii’s newest immigrant group. Two experts in Micronesian anthropology will present “Who is My Neighbor: Chuukese Catholic Immigrants in Hawaii,” 9:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 8, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center […]
Viriditas: Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen, diocesan priest
Just show up Golf may be considered a sinful game. It can draw the worst out of you. Every single shot needs to be perfect. However, we are not perfect. There is a sweet spot right in the middle of the ball that needs to be hit. If you miss it, then the other side […]