By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In her keynote address at the Diocese of Honolulu’s Red Mass Jan. 14, Institute for Human Services Executive Director Connie Mitchell called for “radical justice” and greater government accountability in addressing homelessness, particularly for people struggling with mental illness and addiction. Mitchell spoke about “Radical […]
Talk story: Working toward a loving, authentic community
Office for Social Ministry “And what does the Lord require of you? To do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) One Scripture passage that has powerfully shaped social ministry is the Old Testament prophet Micah’s message about what God requires of everyone: “Do justice, love mercy, and walk […]
IHS executive director to speak at Red Mass
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s annual Red Mass returns this month on a new date and in a new location. The liturgy that precedes the opening of the state legislative session is the church’s prayer to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for the islands’ public servants. The […]
Talk story: Multiplying our daily bread for others
Office for Social Ministry “Especially in this Jubilee Year, the Lord’s example is a yardstick that should guide our actions and our service: We are called to share our bread, to multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s kingdom.” (Pope Leo XIV, feast of Corpus Christi homily, June 2025) When we pray the […]
Knights of Columbus welcome 2025-26 state officers, district deputies
By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald On June 14 at St. Jude Church in Kapolei, Knights of Columbus state deputy Lito Alvarez installed the organization’s 2025-26 state council officers and district deputies. Alvarez was previously installed on June 6 by Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly at St. Mary Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the […]
Photo: St. John parishioners are back in action at IHS
St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani, parishioners are back volunteering to serve dinner at the Institute for Human Services men’s shelter every third Wednesday of the month. The Knights of Columbus joined daily Mass servers and IHS staff for a recent meal at the Iwilei shelter. Pictured are parishioners on the service line. (Courtesy […]