Retired Deacon Wallace “Wally” Mitsui and his wife Gwen were honored as the recipients of the second EPIC Award at the annual EPIC Ministry Christmas banquet on Jan. 5. The award recognizes persons who have made outstanding contributions to the local church particularly in ministries for young people. Ever since Deacon Mitsui’s ordination in 1987, […]
Lisa Gomes honored with first EPIC award
Lisa Gomes, the Diocese of Honolulu’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry director, received the first annual EPIC award at EPIC Ministry’s annual Christmas banquet. At the Dec. 30 event, Gomes was honored with a glass plaque and a thank you video from those who have worked with her over the years. Gomes has […]
New young adult group launches on Valley Isle
Young Catholic adults on Maui have a new source of community. EPIC Ministry launched its Maui chapter on Feb. 17 with a gathering at the scenic He Piko No Waiohuli grounds in Kula. Thirty people attended, with about 13 of them traveling over from Oahu for the faith sharing and fellowship gathering. The Maui EPIC […]