Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Last December, I had a regular mammogram. My doctor asked me to return to the office as a lump was found in my right breast. This was followed by a biopsy. I was later told to consult a surgeon for advice. Because […]
Dominican Sisters share gratitude, joy at Mass
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The mood in Waipio was light and joyful last month as the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Hawaii region with a special Mass at Resurrection of the Lord Church. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the June 22 […]
Dominican sisters mark 6 decades of service in Hawaii
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines have influenced the lives of thousands of students in Hawaii for decades, giving their lives to service, education and love. This year, the sisters in distinctive white-and-black habits are celebrating 60 years of the founding of their Hawaii […]
Sister Catherine Velarde, Dominican Sister of the Most Holy Rosary: Where Holy Spirit leads, I will follow
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald There are many saints by the name of Catherine. For example, there is St. Catherine Laboure, St. Catherine of Alexandria and St. Catherine of Siena. It was only after I entered the convent that I learned of St. Catherine of Siena. And, […]
Two former Hawaii missionaries elected to Dominicans’ leadership
By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines held their 13th general chapter (meeting), July 2-22, at the Holy Rosary Prayer and Reflection Center in Calumpang, Molo, Iloilo City in the Philippines. The general chapter is the highest governing body of the […]
Missionary hearts forever
The work of retired Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary who once served in Hawaii continues in other ways By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald On a recent visit to the motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary in Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines, I was surprised to see […]
Sister Mariana Salmo and Sister Benedicta Sanchez, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Ever faithful to the Gospel
VIRIDITAS 2: SOUL GREENING By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Quiet and unassuming, two former Hawaii missionaries are an important part of their motherhouse infirmary community in the Beaterio de Molo, Philippines, where they joyfully keep alive the spirit of aloha with their continued willingness to serve and help others as they […]
