By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald On Jan. 26, as the sun dropped below the horizon and the din of the evening work traffic slowly began to subside, dozens of surveyors from Hope Services Hawaii began their three-hour shift as the annual homeless point-in-time count of unsheltered individuals got underway. The survey, conducted every January, […]
Chuukese parishioners bring home associations to isle parish
By Deacon Jim Dougherty Special to the Herald Nearly 80 former members of Holy Cross Parish on Uman Island in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, gathered Dec. 7 for a special blessing during the monthly Chuukese Mass at Holy Rosary Mission Church in Keaau, Hawaii island. The blessing was for the men who are […]
‘Welcome home’: Joyfully committed to service
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com When Loretta Wickenden and her husband, Jim, began splitting their time between California and Hawaii, they quickly found a home at Sacred Heart Church in Hawi on Hawaii island. “I was educated in Sacred Heart Convent back in the (United Kingdom), so it jumped out and I felt immediately that I […]
15 years on, seed of ‘Hope’ continues to flourish
The Friendly Place, located in Kailua-Kona, includes several initiatives ranging from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing. (Lisa Dahm / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald Since 2010, Hope Services Hawaii has worked to house people who are unsheltered across Hawaii island — from kupuna to families and everyone in between. Not only […]
Bishop Larry Silva: ‘Vanities’ fade, but God’s love is always with you
Witness to Jesus | Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou, Hawaii island, in celebration of confirmation and first holy Communion. This is a wonderful day for all of you who are going to receive confirmation and first […]
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 […]
Reflection: Finding rest and inspiration in rural Hawaii
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As a local boy born and raised in the hustle and bustle of urban Honolulu, I must admit that I sometimes yearn for the “old Hawaii” that our kupuna often reminisce about. In search of a taste of what life as a Catholic in rural Hawaii was like, […]
Hope Services Hawaii expands support for young people
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Young people struggling with homelessness on Hawaii Island have a new resource where they can find safety, essential services and even a place to stay. Hope Services Hawaii, a nonprofit affiliation organization of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawaii, has teamed up with Neighborhood Place of Puna and […]
Youth on Hawaii Island unplug to plug into their faith
By the Big Island Youth Day Planning Team Special to the Herald HILO — On March 1, Big Island Youth Day brought together teens from across the Big Island for a day of reflection, spiritual growth and connection. Held at St. Michael the Archangel Grace Parish Center in Kailua-Kona, the event focused on the theme […]
HOPE Services Hawaii reaches people where they are
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald More than two decades after it became its own nonprofit organization, HOPE Services Hawaii continues to grow and to broaden its efforts to help people experiencing homelessness on Hawaii island. In 2024 alone, the agency has made strides in expanding its network of support sites and has also […]