Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Lina: Ever since Pono was little, he always followed Papa, and we were always close. He is my only grandson. Papa was very active in church ministry, and Pono would copy him. When he saw Papa go up to lecture, he said, […]
Stewardship helps Lung ohana find ‘second family’
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa is a parish that believes in stewardship as a way of Christian living. Parishioners Karen Lung and her daughters, Marissa and Kelli, have embraced a life of stewardship that has brought growth to their faith and the warmth of a “second family.” Karen’s […]
Hawaii teen stands out at national youth conference
The annual gathering featured a first-ever digital encounter with Pope Leo XIV By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald A group of Hawaii youth and their chaperones joined thousands of other young people last month for the annual National Catholic Youth Conference, which welcomes teenage faithful to come together for prayer, catechesis and community. This year, […]
Isle faithful joyfully welcome Samoan bishop
Hawaii Catholic Herald A trailblazing church leader from American Samoa received a warm welcome last month as he spent several days with Hawaii’s Samoan Catholic Community, filling a week with fellowship, conversation and a final Mass and celebration. Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago visited the Diocese of Honolulu July 8-14 […]
Photo: May crowning
Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa on May 2 celebrated the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary statue by Chloe Pacheco assisted by Precious Algoso. Over the years, this traditional devotion has evolved in many various ways in different cultures and countries. The crowning of the Blessed Virgin with roses recalls the flowers that […]