By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has given its annual appeal a new name and is taking a new approach to communicating and sharing its mission. The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal: Sharing God’s Gifts, or CMAA, replaces the Ohana in Christ campaign. It begins in February and ends June 30. “It […]
Nationally renowned USCCB official to speak at next Day of Study
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua will host the diocesan event Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s next Day of Study will feature a nationally renowned leader in evangelization and catechesis, who also has extensive experience in youth and young adult ministry. Marilyn Santos, associate director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis […]
Leadership institute forms the ‘now’ of the church
By Lisa Gomes Special to the Herald Each summer, the Christian Leadership Institute offers a powerful reminder of the vibrancy and potential of our young church — and this year was no different. Organized by the Diocese of Honolulu’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, CLI gathers high school men and women, recommended by their parishes […]
Youth on Hawaii Island unplug to plug into their faith
By the Big Island Youth Day Planning Team Special to the Herald HILO — On March 1, Big Island Youth Day brought together teens from across the Big Island for a day of reflection, spiritual growth and connection. Held at St. Michael the Archangel Grace Parish Center in Kailua-Kona, the event focused on the theme […]
Days of Study will offer catechesis and plenary indulgences in Jubilee Year
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Jubilee Year celebration didn’t just open Holy Doors in Rome — it also opened doors to catechesis and faith formation for Catholics across the globe. In Hawaii, the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is planning Days of Study throughout the year to help people learn more about the Jubilee Year, […]
Events across Hawaii tie into Jubilee Year celebration
Hawaii Catholic Herald Now that the Holy Year has officially begun, the Diocese of Honolulu plans to join the worldwide celebration in which Pope Francis calls the faithful to be “pilgrims of hope.” Bishop Larry Silva inaugurated the Holy Year, or Jubilee Year, in Hawaii on Christmas Eve at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in […]
New initiative puts focus on young adults, service
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A new opportunity for young adults in the Diocese of Honolulu to pursue faith formation and service is in the works thanks to funding from a national philanthropic foundation. The diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis announced in December it is gearing up to launch The Huakai Project […]
A pilgrimage of faith and fellowship
By Lisa Gomes, Office of Evangelization and Catechesis Special to the Herald Our pilgrimage to Long Beach, California, for the National Catholic Youth Conference Nov. 14-16 may be over, but our journey of faith continues — and for some attendees, it might just be the beginning. This year’s NCYC theme, “El Camino: The Way,” inspired […]
New OEC associate director finds familiarity, opportunity
Hawaii Catholic Herald To many in the diocese, Kainoa Fukumoto is a familiar face. He’s loaned his musical skills to countless diocesan liturgies over the past two decades, held numerous roles at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa, was an educator and administrator at St. Michael School in Waialua, and is a leader in […]
Exploring ‘moments of return’
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is sponsoring a series of workshops that will address “moments of return” and how faithful and church leaders can build upon these times with intentionality, pastoral care and a missionary spirit. “Making the Most of Moments: Accompaniment and Evangelization Through Moments of Return” […]