In its 10th year, the Hawaii Catholic ministry for young adults continues to grow By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald On Kuhio Day, a group of about 20 young adults and a few children gathered on the covered lanai next to EPIC Ministry’s new Kaneohe headquarters. They chatted, grilled hot dogs, said grace, and loaded […]
Hidden loss: The Diocese of Honolulu is working on outreach to those who have experienced miscarriage
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald For all the couples happily celebrating the birth of a child, others know the pain of miscarriage and stillbirth. As the Diocese of Honolulu is creating a ministry about miscarriage (see sidebar), the Hawaii Catholic Herald spoke to three local couples who have experienced it. The Noguchis: Instinct is […]
Priests designated essential workers in ministry to the dying
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Priests, in adherence to their duty to deliver sacraments to the dying, have been designated essential workers in Hawaii during this time of the coronavirus. This means they are permitted to hear the confessions of patients, to anoint them and to give them holy Communion, under the restrictions of […]
Waipio parish creates new ministry for those affected by mental illness
Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio, central Oahu, has formed a new monthly ministry for persons affected by mental illness. Recognizing the unfortunate stigma so often connected to mental illness, HOPE for Mental Health Community provides an open and supportive environment for those with mental illness, their family members, friends and caregivers. The group […]
A parish ministry for those who mourn
Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a ministry that offers consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, you […]
Parish offers support for those in mourning
Healing Hearts, a ministry of Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala, offers consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. This ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, you are […]
For those who mourn, a parish ministry
Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants with the opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved […]
Waialae-Kahala parish offering ministry for the mourning
Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a ministry that offers consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, you are […]