From left: Glenn Chong, Bishop Larry Silva, Marcus Briggs, LaVern Pieper, Mario Orbito and Douglass Dudevoir holding a photo of Chuck Furr. (Courtesy Ron Gochenouer) Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Hawaii, a ministry focused on helping Catholic men across the state grow in faith and fellowship, held its second annual Sip & Savor […]
Support Mililani parishioner in dizzying fundraising feat
Hawaii Catholic Herald A St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church parishioner is going “Over The Edge” this fall in support of Special Olympics Hawaii. Dan Del Monte, 82, a Vietnam submarine veteran who has served for decades as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion at the Mililani church, will rappel from the rooftop of the […]
Photo: Fundraising success
On July 20, the Knights of Columbus’ St. Joseph the Worker Council 15124 presented a $1,000 check to Father Nick Brown, pastor of St. Pius X Church in Manoa, as part of a Zippy’s fundraiser. Father Brown sold 160 of 400 overall fundraising tickets. From left: Deputy Grand Knight Hilarion Tamonte, warden Bob Mielke, financial […]
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish hosts joyful Holy Ghost Feast
By Marie Ho Special to the Herald Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Honokaa, Hawaii island, held its beloved annual Holy Ghost Feast fundraiser on June 8, Pentecost Sunday. The day began with a vibrant procession across the parish property toward the church. Led by Blessed Sacrament Father Victor “Junvic” Diolata, the procession included the […]
Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Hawaii hosts wine tasting fundraiser
Hawaii Catholic Herald A local group dedicated to promoting community and spiritual growth among Catholic men has organized a fundraiser next month to support and expand its efforts. Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Hawaii, a nonprofit organization officially recognized by the Diocese of Honolulu a couple years ago, will hold its second annual Sip & Savor […]
St. Theresa School alumni event to aid current students
Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Theresa School in Honolulu is inviting graduates and friends of the school to its “Alumni Welcome Home” fundraiser next month in Kakaako. The event, for ages 21 and older, will take place April 25 from 5-9 p.m. at Artistry Honolulu on Cooke Street. Tickets, which are $70 presale or $75 at […]
Wreath-making project helps students on Hawaii island bond, grow in faith
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Combining faith and cultural practices is practically a given in the racial and ethnic melting pot that is Hawaii. Add in fellowship and service, and you get the perfect recipe for an enriching project that fills the cups of both the participants and the people who benefit from […]