By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Praising their ability to “believe the unbelievable,” Bishop Larry Silva on April 20 honored 12 religious women and clergy celebrating anniversaries of profession or ordination during the annual Jubilarian Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Before a congregation that included fellow religious, faithful, family and […]
Hawaii’s 2024 JUBILARIANS
“God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of humanity.” Prayer of […]
‘Unbelievable’ is God’s love lived by jubilee religious and clergy
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “Shocking! Over the top! Unbelievable!” Bishop Larry Silva used those superlatives and more “to describe God’s love for us” in his homily at the Mass of Thanksgiving for the contributions of 19 priests and religious women celebrating milestone years of service April 29 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. […]
2022 Jubilarians: Celebrating milestones of stewardship
Celebrating lives of discipleship Twenty-two religious women and men and priests celebrating milestones in ministry were honored by the Diocese of Honolulu at the annual jubilarian Mass on the morning of April 23 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva presided over the ceremonies for those celebrating 25-, 50-, 60-, 70- […]
Photos: Celebrating anniversaries of discipleship
Together after 70 years!
Seven decades after entering the convent together, local Franciscan Sisters reminisce … and look ahead Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Four island-born Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities renewed their vows for the 70th time in front of family and friends at a special celebration Aug. 23 at […]
Years served only hint at Isle jubilarians’ immeasurable impact
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Seventy years. Sixty years. Fifty years. Twenty-five years. Adding up the decades is how we feebly try to measure the immeasurable impact of the 33 Hawaii religious men and women and priests honored on the anniversaries of their religious commitment to God and humanity at a special morning […]
Hawaii’s 2019 Jubilarians
HAWAII’S 2019 JUBILARIANS “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of […]
17 religious, priests honored at anniversary Mass
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A cheerful congregation of family, friends, former students, parishioners and fellow religious filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa for Mass Saturday morning April 21 to honor 11 sisters and six priests who this year are celebrating special anniversaries of religious commitment. Bishop Larry Silva presided over the liturgy concelebrated […]
HAWAII’S 2018 JUBILARIANS
HAWAII’S 2018 JUBILARIANS “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of […]
