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 […]
Ohana in Christ annual diocesan appeal halfway to meeting its $1.12 million goal
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Ohana in Christ is solidly on track. The diocese’s annual appeal is nearly halfway to its $1,125,000 goal, two months into its campaign. Launched in October, as of this month it has collected $531,340, 47% of its total goal. That is an increase of 3% versus the same […]
Photo: Ohana homily
Bishop Larry Silva preaches at a thanskgiving Mass for donors to the Ohana in Christ annual diocesan appeal Sept. 30 in the chapel of St. Stephen Diocesan Center. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
Ohana in Christ fundraiser starts third year in October
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Ohana in Christ annual $1 million-plus diocesan fundraising campaign begins its third year in parishes the weekend of Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The appeal, which helps fund diocese-wide efforts such as the formation of clergy, evangelization, finances, social ministry and youth and young adult ministry has a new look […]
Ohana in Christ appeal passes million dollar mark
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Ohana in Christ, the diocese’s annual appeal, finished its second year, 2022-2023, collecting $1,040,205, an increase of 8% over the previous year. Thirty-four of the diocese’s 65 parishes exceeded their target goal — eight more than the first year — including the most recent Annunciation Parish, Waimea, and the […]
‘Ohana in Christ appeal sees an increase in collections to date
‘Ohana in Christ, the diocesan annual appeal, in the second month of its second year, has seen an increase in collections from this time last year. Launched in October, the 2022-23 campaign has collected $516,237, a 3-and-a-half percent increase over the same time last year, and 46% of its total goal of $1,125,000. The […]
‘Ohana in Christ appeal to launch year two in October
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Launched last October in the middle of a pandemic, the new diocesan fundraiser, ‘Ohana in Christ, earned nearly $1 million in its inaugural year, thanks to the big hearts of Hawaii Catholics. “I am very thankful for your generous response,” writes Bishop Larry Silva in his letter kicking off […]
Columbaria, tithing, bishop Q&A among topics for Stewardship Day
The day will include the annual Mass and reception for diocesan Ohana in Christ donors Tithing, building a parish columbarium, a bishop’s stewardship experience, and parish communications are the topics for this year’s diocesan Stewardship Day, Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Ann Church, 46-129 Haiku Road, Kaneohe. The day will conclude with […]
First Ohana in Christ fundraiser entering final stretch at 75% of goal
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Ohana in Christ, the Diocese of Honolulu’s parish-based fundraising campaign, entered its final month of its first year at 75% of goal, according to Mark Clark, the diocesan director of stewardship and development. As of May 31, the diocese had received $845,000 of its $1.125 million target. The campaign […]
Half-way, ‘Ohana in Christ’ campaign is progressing well
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Ohana in Christ, the Diocese of Honolulu’s new fundraising campaign, is progressing well. According to Mark Clark, the diocesan director of stewardship and development, by the end of 2021, the appeal had raised $582,042 from about 2,000 donors. It has already surpassed last year’s contributions to the Bishop’s Circle […]