Special to the Herald This year marks the 133rd year of the Holy Ghost Feast, celebrating “God’s Enduring Love” on Pentecost weekend at Holy Ghost Church in Kula, Upcountry Maui. The festivities will take place on May 23 from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and on May 24 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The commemoration was started by […]
Moms embrace vocation of parenthood
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Mother’s Day might be considered by some as little more than a profit-driven “holiday,” but the concept of paying homage to one’s roots — one’s mother — can be traced back to ancient Christian times. And it’s no surprise to Catholics that the day falls in the month […]
Choosing a leader close to heart and home
By Mary Jean Bega Special to the Herald Izzy Enriquez is a fifth grader at Pukalani Elementary School on Maui and attends religious education classes at Holy Ghost Mission Church in Kula. His school celebrates Leadership Day every year. Visitors in the community are invited to the school to witness the outstanding leadership skills of […]
Food for the fall break
The Kula Catholic Community has started a new community outreach project with the creation of a children’s food pantry at Holy Ghost Mission. On Oct. 7 and 8 youth ministry members organized and gave out food and snacks for kids on fall break. The idea for the project came from parish teens themselves after the […]