Engaging parishioners in tithing and getting them involved in parish ministries was the discussion of the first ever “Stewardship Day,” sponsored by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. On Feb. 2, more than 100 clergy and lay parish staff gathered at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to hear Father Andrew Kemberling, right below, speak about […]
Clergy pension fund inadequate to support next wave of retirees
Father Gary Colton is enjoying his retirement. Since he officially stepped down from active pastoral duty last July, the Maui-based priest has remained involved in local Catholic boards, celebrated Mass at various churches and given spiritual assistance on pilgrimages and retreats. After 44 years as a diocesan parish priest, Father Colton, 70, is making the […]
Manaolana | Behind the scenes : The 10 members of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Advisory Council work to spread the faith
Diocesan youth days. Pilgrimages. Retreats. Catechesis. Leadership training. Ever wonder what it takes to keep these faith-building projects and activities thriving? Well, just ask your friendly neighborhood Youth and Young Adult Ministry Advisory Council! Also known as YYAMAC. You may not have heard of this hard-working group of youth and young adult ministers, but they […]
Faith & fidelity: Joseph and Helen Vierra of Waimanalo will be honored as Hawaii’s longest-married couple
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a Catholic organization that promotes marriage enrichment through retreats and faith-based activities, sponsors an annual contest to find the longest-married couples in the United States. The contest celebrates World Marriage Day, the second Sunday in February. A winner is selected nationally and for each state. This year’s couples will be honored later […]
Hawaii celebrates St. Marianne back at her Kalaupapa home
The final major event for the canonization of Hawaii’s new saint is attended by the apostolic nuncio, the president of the U.S. bishops conference, the bishop of Syracuse and hundreds more Hawaii held its final major event celebrating the canonization of St. Marianne Cope in the same place she practiced her inexhaustible charity, mostly unseen, […]
Next step: stewardship: Diocese is hoping that Hawaii parishes encourage donations of time, talent, treasure
The diocese will be hosting a day of seminars and discussion Feb. 2 at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to share with Island Catholics the “spirituality of stewardship.” Hosted by the Office of Stewardship and Development, the event will feature Father Andrew Kemberling of St. Thomas More Church in Colorado. Father Kemberling is known worldwide for […]
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