By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald “Have you heard the BUZZZ?” A beautiful morning dawned Dec. 11 as a group of 17 dedicated spellers gathered on the St. Theresa School campus in Kekaha, Kauai. This was the big day… They had been practicing for weeks! Families and classmates were in attendance and ready to […]
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 […]
Photo: Walking with faith
With hearts full of gratitude and spirits renewed, parishioners of St. Raphael Church in Koloa marked the successful conclusion of their local Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope July 12 on the west side of Kauai. The group, which included Deacon Bambi Emayo and his wife Clarissa, and La Salette Father Ron Guzman, took a photo at […]
Uncle Bill bids aloha after 21 years of devotion to St. Theresa School
By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald After over 21 years of devoted service, Uncle Bill Dick retired from St. Theresa School in Kekaha, Kauai, on June 30 — but the impact he has made will never leave our campus, our classrooms or our hearts. Originally hired by Principal Sister Elizabeth Ann, Uncle Bill began […]
Photo: A warm welcome
Several keiki from St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, joined Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo for their first holy Communion and confirmation — Luna Kahinu-Gray, and Julian, Nathan and Quinton Remigio. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Mass. Much gratitude to La Salette Father Danny Galang, Dominican Sister Gloria Camitan, and our catechists Lyn, Adela, Noli […]
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 LINDA (FRANCES JOAN) QUINONES, BVM / 1937-2024: Kauai-born sister served in California, Washington and her home parish
Hawaii Catholic Herald Kauai-born Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Linda (Frances Joan) Quinones, who served most of her religious life on the mainland, died Oct. 20 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 83 and in religious life for 64 years. Sister Quinones served in Seattle as a school secretary, school resource person and […]
You are the pa‘akai of the earth
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 […]