Hawaii Catholic Herald Our Lady of Good Counsel Church held a dedication and blessing July 27 for the first phase of its columbarium, a wall of niches where the ashes of parishioners and other faithful are laid to rest. Parishioners gathered as Sacred Hearts Father Santhosh Thottankara blessed the columbarium. According to a letter from […]
Moms embrace vocation of parenthood
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Mother’s Day might be considered by some as little more than a profit-driven “holiday,” but the concept of paying homage to one’s roots — one’s mother — can be traced back to ancient Christian times. And it’s no surprise to Catholics that the day falls in the month […]
Bishop in Pearl City for feast of Christ the King
By Naomi Amuro Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Mass of the Solemnity of Christ the King Nov. 24, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City. The Mass was well-attended. Concelebrating was the pastor, Sacred Hearts Father Santhosh Thottankara, and parochial vicar, […]
Pearl City parish celebrates: six days of renewal and a luau!
By Naomi Amuro Special to the Herald Aug. 26 through Sept. 1 marked an epic seven days for Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Pearl City — six days of spiritual renewal followed by a 60th anniversary luau attended by more than 700 people! The spiritual renewal came courtesy of six special speakers: Ed […]