Born: Manila; 1967 Community: Diocesan (formerly with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament) Celebrating: 25 years, ordination Years of service in Hawaii: Seven (2006-07, 2019-present) Past ministries: Associate priest/treasurer and community superior, Holy Family Parish, Tabaco City, Philippines; parochial vicar/treasurer, Assumption Parish, Davao City, Philippines; chaplain, De La Salle University, Manila; parochial vicar and assistant […]
Conversations: ‘We love to come because of our faith’
LAUPAHOEHOE — Along the Hamakua coast north of Hilo on the island of Hawaii lies a beautiful community of devoted Catholics scattered across the scenic route. From the oldest known church of Star of the Sea in Kalaoa dating back to at least 1866, which is no longer there, arose other missions in the sugar […]
