The saints ‘are rooting for us right now,’ says dynamic guest speaker from Washington By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Sporting an aloha shirt, bare feet and a big smile, Msgr. Raymond East strode around the front of the Hawaii Convention Center auditorium on Oct. 5, leading an interactive discussion on “Encounter, Discernment and Accompaniment.” […]
Deeper discipleship: Inaugural conference ignites evangelization, encounter and the call to saintly service
Story and photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald For three spirited days, Island faithful converged on the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu to celebrate Hawaii’s saints, the Aloha State’s multicultural community and the God of love. The inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference, Oct. 20-22, drew several hundred participants to a full […]
Our unique Island faith community: Aloha spirit makes worship, service special in Hawaii
This article is the second in a four-part series highlighting speakers and perspectives to be shared at the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference. In the next Hawaii Catholic Herald issue, DMCC speakers will explore the topic, “The next generation of ministry.” By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald In 2012, the official Diocese of […]
What would Hawaii’s saints do?
Timeless virtues of St. Damien and St. Marianne of Molokai guide modern day faithful By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Unconditional love. Respect. Graciousness. Catholics today are prayerfully seeking answers to the problems of a world torn by destruction and division. For several local religious, the enduring Gospel virtues that guided Hawaii’s two […]
New Island conference offers fresh takes on spirituality, social activism and faith formation fun this fall
Saints for Life By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Practical, positive and presenting life issues in light of Christian virtues and values, the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference aims to be a unique and inspirational Island event. The conference is set to take place Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center near […]
