The Order of Malta Western Association U.S.A. is seeking Hawaii Catholics with a life changing illness or physical challenges to take on a pilgrimage to France next year, April 30-May 8, to wash in the healing waters of Lourdes. The trip is free for the ill person, called a “malade.” One paying caregiver is […]
Order of Malta is seeking ill persons to take on pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Order of Malta Western Association U.S.A. is looking for Hawaii Catholics with a life changing illness or physical challenge to go on a pilgrimage next year, May 2-10, to wash in the healing waters of Lourdes, France. The trip is free for the ill person, whom the Order of Malta refers to a […]
‘Holy high’ in Lourdes
Hawaii residents traveled to Lourdes this spring with members of the local Order of Malta By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald After a few years hiatus due to COVID-19, the Hawaii branch of the Order of Malta resumed its pilgrimage groups to Lourdes, France, in fall 2021 and spring 2022. Lourdes, the site of a […]
Photo: Rooftop farming
Bishop Tod Brown of the Diocese of Orange County, California, left, learns how to plant seeds at the hydroponic garden on the rooftop of the Institute for Human Services women’s center in Honolulu. The retired bishop was with a group of visiting members of the Order of Malta Western Association. Jill and Pat Ortiz organized […]