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In hospital ministry, presence matters

11/04/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Being present with someone who is ill — sitting at his or her bedside — can make all the difference between spiraling sickness and spiritual health for patients and their families. Called the ministry of presence, this indispensable form of spiritual care is an essential component of hospital ministry. […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Diocese of Honolulu, Father Mario Raquepo, Father Octavius Moo, Father William Kunisch, hospital ministry, Msgr. Gary Secor

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