On Kauai, many generations have been harvesting salt in the old Hawaiian way By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald HANAPEPE — On the southwestern coast of Kauai, in Hanapepe, a small number of families have been harvesting salt from the ocean for thousands of years. The traditional Hawaii method of “pa‘akai” (“solidified sea”) is a […]
Photo: Blessing of the chrism
Bishop Larry Silva breathes over the holy chrism, part of the rite blessing one of three holy oils at the Chrism Mass for the Kauai vicariate, March 14, at St. Theresa Church in Kekaha. The Chrism Mass is celebrated every year during Lent. The other oils blessed are the oil of catechumens and the oil […]
Kauai will host FCC’s diocesan convention
The Kauai Council of Filipino Catholic Clubs will host the 72nd annual Convention of the Diocesan Congress of Filipino Catholic Clubs Nov. 4-6 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kapaa, Kauai. The theme of the convention is “The Eucharist Source and Summit of Our Christian Life.” Members of the four island councils of Filipino […]
At 90, Mom becomes a Catholic!
LETTER FROM LIHUE At age 90, Patty Sara Brooks received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and first holy Communion at Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue, from the pastor, La Salette Father Edison Pamintuan, on March 10. This account was written by her daughter, Debbie Sategna. By Debbie Sategna Special to the Herald People are asking us […]
Photo: Healing Mass
Father William Tulua, parochial vicar of St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa, Kauai, blesses parishioners during a parish healing Mass March 5. Participants received the anointing of the sick. Praise and worship were led by Brenda Viado. Stephen Villanueva was the lector. It was reassuring to see people of all ages present, knowing that God’s healing always […]
Last of newest deacon class ordained
Bishop Larry Silva ordained two Kauai men permanent deacons on Feb. 19 at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue. Alejandrino A. Ragasa Jr. and Averiet A. Soto were the last in the diocese’s newest class of 13 to receive the laying on of hands. Deacon Ragasa is a parishioner at Immaculate Conception. Soto is a member […]
Talking world peace
A principal’s impromptu conversation with a group of sixth grade boys gets ‘deep’ By Wendy Castillo Special to the Herald On this International Peace Day, Sept. 21, I had planned to interview many “learners” from different grades about what peace means to them. But I found myself at a lunch table with five of our […]
Kauai parishioners receive a lively dose of evangelization at two-day retreat
By Terri Donovan Mansfield Special to the Herald The diocesan Evangelization Task Force, established last year by Bishop Larry Silva, held its second retreat Feb. 28-29 at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Friday evening began with a simple meal of soup and sandwiches, after which St. Catherine pastor Father Anthony Rapozo enthusiastically welcomed the […]
Photo: Respecting life on Kauai
The Kauai parish respect life coordinators met on Feb. 16 with the new director of the diocesan Respect Life Office, Paulette Vernay, to plan future activities. Pictured from left are Neves de Laveaga from St. Theresa, Kekaha; Kathleen Refamonte-Ramos of Immaculate Conception, Lihue; Andy de Laveaga of St. Theresa, Kekaha; Lillian Lucas of St. Catherine, […]
Need growing on Kauai’s north shore
The need is great and is growing for Haena and Wainiha, the north Kauai communities still suffering from the effects of last year’s devastating floods. St. William Mission Church in nearby Hanalei reopened for worship on Jan. 6 after nearly nine months of rebuilding and flood recovery. During this chaotic time the mission’s food pantry […]