By Christian Raquepo Special to the Herald “‘We are sorrowful, yet we are always rejoicing’ (2 Corinthians 6:10). Life is joyful, and defending life is a mission that should be carried out with joy. We seek to foster, in ourselves and others, a ‘joyful sorrow,’ that is, a spirit that is always mourning because of […]
Damien Memorial graduate, future Air Force chaplain, ordained
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald A Damien Memorial School graduate with plans to become a U.S. Air Force chaplain was ordained to the priesthood last month in Ohio. The Diocese of Columbus’ Bishop Robert J. Brennan ordained Father Chris Yakkel as a diocesan priest at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus on May 25. Archbishop […]
Damien Memorial School replaces president/CEO with Christian Brother
The religious order that runs Damien Memorial School in Kalihi has removed its lay president and CEO and replaced him with a member of its order after concerns were raised over the school’s direction. Wes Porter, who was appointed in 2016, has been replaced with Christian Brother Brian M. Walsh, according to a Jan. 3 […]
Damien grad ‘ecstatic’ about call to priesthood, Air Force chaplaincy
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald A 2007 Damien Memorial School graduate with less than a year until his ordination to the priesthood has aspirations to become an Air Force chaplain. Chris Yakkel was ordained a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Columbus in Ohio on May 4. Presiding at the ordination was Columbus’ Bishop […]
Photo: Marching against violence
Students from Damien Memorial School were among the hundreds of participants in the annual Men’s March Against Violence, Oct. 12. The event, sponsored in part by Catholic Charities Hawaii, began with a walk from the Honolulu state capitol through the streets of downtown and culminated with a rally at Skygate Park fronting city hall. Bishop […]
Photo: Damien class marks 50th
Damien Memorial Schools’ class of 1967 celebrated its 50th class reunion Sept. 21, 22, and 23 with events at the Mid-Pacific Country Club, Damien Memorial and the Oahu Country Club. Pictured at the Oahu Country Club on Sept. 23 are are 27 members of the class of 1967, plus four former Christian Brothers and one […]
Graduation of last all-boys class opens new era for Damien
Damien Memorial School president Bernard Ho, above left, stands in his office May 13 with students Matteo Muelhauser and Kenneth Go. Muelhauser and Go will be graduating May 24 in Damien’s last all-boys class. At their commencement ceremony, the boys will receive special pins, below, in honor of their historic distinction. (HCH photo | Darlene […]