By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald There are dozens of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines dealing with financial, legal and personnel matters that Catholic parishes and schools in Hawaii have to follow to comply with federal, state and county regulations, as well as canon law. How does the Diocese of Honolulu ensure that its parishes […]
Photo: Pews out, carpet in
Recarpeting a church can be a chore, considering all those pews. But at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku, Maui, what had been expected to take two weeks took only one thanks to the volunteer efforts of many, the organizational skill of Gil Hoopii (pictured top, right), and nearly two dozen Jobs Corps members recruited by […]
Come to Haiku parish clothing give-away
“In the spirit of sharing with our community,” St Rita Parish, at 655 Haiku Road, Haiku, Maui, will hold its third annual Free Clothing Give-Away on Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Plus free shoes, kitchen ware, bedding, books and so much more. Come early for the best selections. The parish will also sell […]
Festive weekend to mark 125th anniversary of Holy Ghost feast
The Kula Catholic Community will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its Holy Ghost Feast, a tradition born from the generosity of Queen Elizabeth of Portugal, June 3-4, at the historic Holy Ghost Mission Church, 4300 Lower Kula Road in Kula, Maui. Bishop Larry Silva will celebrate a special Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, June […]
Mililani parish hosting dialogue on homelessness in Hawaii
St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, Mililani, is hosting next month a two-night seminar on the homeless in Hawaii. Titled “You Welcomed Me: A Dialogue with the Community,” the church at 95-370 Kuahelani Avenue, will feature the Institute for Human Service, or IHS, 7-8 p.m., May 10; and the diocesan Office for Social Ministry and […]
Photo: Aloha, now and then
Richard De Costa welcomes the newest Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary to St. Elizabeth Parish in Aiea last month, Sister Belen Policher, left, and Sister Divina Delostrico, both of the Philippines. The 93-year-old, who has been with the parish “forever,” remembers welcoming the first Dominican Sisters from the Philippines to the parish in […]
Bolt of lightning a blessing for Oahu country parish
Story and photos by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Not many people would consider having their home struck by lightning a blessing, but that is how the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Waikane, Capuchin Franciscan Father Paulo Kosaka describes it. “We were the only church on the island […]
Festival of choirs to sing out Kalihi parish centennial year
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Nothing like the sound of angelic voices raised in praise to cap a hundred years celebration. St. Anthony Parish in Kalihi will host a choral festival Nov. 20 in its church on Puuhale Road to culminate its commemorative centennial year. The two-hour concert which starts at 2 p.m. […]
Fire and dedication are part of Kekaha parish’s 75-year history
By Chantal A. Duarte Special to the Herald In 1941, Sacred Hearts Father Raphael Smulders, looking to build a church on Kauai’s west side, negotiated an exchange with Kekaha Plantation of a parcel of land owned by the church for property more centrally located. On January 21, 1941, in the hundredth year of the […]
Good Counsel golf tourney offers fun, prizes
Come one, come all. Don’t miss Our Lady of Good Counsel School’s third annual golf tournament Sept. 16 at the beautiful Hawaii Prince Golf Club at 91-200 Fort Weaver Road in Ewa. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Good Counsel School’s scholarship program. The $500 entry fee covers the green fees for three golfers, lunch, drinks […]
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