Ten miles. Twenty young Catholics. One mission: To be “walking witnesses” of the faith. That was the story behind the first-ever West Honolulu vicariate youth and young adult “Crosswalk,” Sept. 28. Participants spent the Saturday morning traveling by foot through the city’s highways and byways, taking turns carrying a large wooden cross. Their route began […]
Manaolana | Are sacred tattoos an improper exhibition or fitting expression of faith?
Stuart Randell poses in front of his Sacred Tattoos parlor in Fremantle, Western Australia, Sept. 3. Randell’s unusual service offers designs centered on religious themes. Randell, a Catholic who has been a tattooist for 20 years, says tattoos can also be part of the healing process in people’s lives. (CNS photo/Matthew Biddle, The Record) PERTH, […]
Manaolana | World Youth Day: Dispatches from Rio by Hawaii delegation
Some of the Hawaii pilgrims to World Youth Day in Brazil sent back blogs from the road for the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Here are some excerpts from their posts: Rio #WYD13, here we come! July 20: We’re checked in and ready to board the first leg of our journey. Stop #1: […]
Manaolana | Bishop Silva is among two dozen from Hawaii headed for World Youth Day in Brazil
Joshua Kapika of St. Michael Church in Waialua holds up the special shirt that Hawaii pilgrims will be wearing to World Youth Day events in Brazil, July 23-28. By the time you read this, about two dozen pilgrims from Hawaii will be on their way to one of the biggest Catholic events of the […]
Manaolana | Hearts2Hearts: Young adults find inspiration on a mini-pilgrimage
Two dozen young adults trekked to the far corners of Oahu June 8 for a “Heart to Heart” pilgrimage commemorating the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The pilgrims turned four sightseeing stops and 60 miles of driving into a spiritual experience. They said prayers and engaged in […]
Manaolana | A religion professor walks into a bar … Theology on Tap sessions will offer free-flowing discussions on faith
“A professor of religion and philosophy walks into a bar … ” No, that’s not the opening line of a new Catholic joke. It’s an actual scene set to take place this summer as the diocese hosts several nights of the popular young adult program, “Theology on Tap.” Pete Steiger of Chaminade University, the aforementioned […]
Manaolana | St. Mary’s Makeover II: Newman Center students head back to the Philippines to fix up a training center for girls
Kristine Espinoza, far left, hangs out during last year’s mission at St. Mary Euphrasia Training Center in the Philippines. “So, what are you doing this summer?” It’s the big question on the minds of many young adults as they escape classes and exams for a few months. Four Catholic University of Hawaii students already […]
Manaolana | Guest commentary: Who am I? Life as Catholic young adult
Jessika Garcia graduated this month from Chaminade University of Honolulu with a degree in mass media. Below is an entry on her personal blog titled, “Who Am I? Life as a Catholic Young Adult” which she posted April 8. As a 21-year-old Catholic, my favorite line from my classmates is, “Wow! You’re so holy because […]
Manaolana | New logo: Young, cool, Catholic
What is fresh, bright, local, fun and Catholic? The new logo of the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, of course! Working with Craig Hirasaki from the design firm ConnectWorks Group Hawaii, the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry recently unveiled its new logo below. It is a visual symbol of their […]
Manaolana | Getting ready for Rio: 34 from Hawaii prepare for World Youth Day
Pope Francis will be there. So will Bishop Larry Silva. And at least 33 others from Hawaii. Plus an anticipated 2 million more. They’re all going to World Youth Day — which is more like a week, July 23-28 — in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. World Youth Day is a massive meeting of hearts — […]
