By Deacon James Dougherty Special to the Herald Visiting Bishop Julio Angkel of the Diocese of the Caroline Islands in Micronesia, celebrated Mass for Micronesian and Palauan Catholics in the East Vicariate of the Big Island of Hawaii Feb. 15 at St. Joseph Church in Hilo. The Diocese of the Caroline Islands covers the four […]
Easter welcomings
Chuukese deacon helps reconnect fellow Micronesians to east Hawaii Island Catholic community By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald MOUNTAIN VIEW, Hawaii — If you browse the names of those entering the Catholic Church in Hawaii this Easter, you’ll spot one of the longest lists of names under the small St. Theresa Parish in Mountain View […]
Micronesian bishop makes official Hawaii visit
The new coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of the Caroline Islands made an official visit to the Diocese of Honolulu’s central offices on July 26. Bishop Julio Angkel, who was installed on Feb. 4, was on Oahu for a weeklong visit in July with the Chuukese Catholic Community here. The visit included a July 28 […]
Chuukese native ordained a deacon; next step priesthood
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In an evening Mass enlivened by his Chuukese culture, Romple Emwalu was ordained a deacon by Bishop Larry Silva, May 25, at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani. Hawaii’s Chuukese Catholic community turned out in force to celebrate one of its own making his last major step […]