Decree Promulgating Parish Boundaries Whereas throughout the world the Latin Church, in accord with ancient Roman law, is divided into territorial areas which are governed by a diocesan bishop or an equivalent in law (Code of Canon Law, canon 372 §1); Whereas dioceses too are divided into distinct parts called “parishes,” which are ordinarily territorial […]
Kauai student finds joy in serving the Lord
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Skyler Tanicala’s parish involvement goes back further than most can say — second grade, in fact. That’s when he started in the children’s choir and joined the youth choir at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue, Kauai. He has been involved ever since. “One day, my mom just told me, ‘We’re going […]
Immaculate Conception Church marks 140 years
Special to the Herald Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue celebrated its 140th anniversary last month with a special Mass followed by a luncheon and program. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the thanksgiving Mass Dec. 8, with La Salette Father Edison Pamintuan, La Salette Father Augustine Uthuppu and Father EJ Resinto concelebrating. They were assisted by Deacon […]
Sister Marina Gutierrez, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena: Grateful to God for new adventure
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I am so grateful to have been assigned to Hawaii and to have the opportunity to work with children, teaching catechesis. I truly enjoy my apostolate here. This is my first mission outside of the Philippines and my first experience in parish […]
Stewardship leader finds joy in helping others serve
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Tom Sategna has a true love for serving at his home parish, Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue. But what blesses him even more is when someone steps up to serve and finds their niche in a ministry. Tom serves as the vice chair of the Diocesan Stewardship Committee, representing the […]
Fun, friendship and faith
More than four dozen children took part in Summer Bible Camp 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue. Fourteen youth volunteers assisted with the four-day program, which ended June 13 with water games and the distribution of certificates for the 52 participants. (Courtesy Sister Marina Gutierrez, OP)
Photo: Franciscan fraternity meets
The Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order gathered on Nov. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa to celebrate its 12th anniversary as an established fraternity. The pastor, Father Siegfred Dosdos, joined them after the meeting for a special buffet and fellowship. As always, the group collected non-perishable food for the needy and […]