Priestly ordination a childhood dream for Kalihi native Deacon Alfred Omar Guerrero By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu will gain a new priest May 19, when Bishop Larry Silva is scheduled to ordain Deacon Alfred Omar Guerrero in a special 6 p.m. liturgy at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. […]
Pray for vocations
Diocesan vocations director Father Rheo Ofalsa shared a reflection for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on May 7: When we speak about vocation, we can’t ignore the aspect of mission. On this theme of mission and vocation, I can’t help but recall the recent Disney movie, “Moana.” Deep vocational themes are imbued throughout […]
Obituary: Father Joseph Louis Carroll | 1926-2017
‘Supply priest’ served many Isle parishes By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Joseph Louis Carroll, the Oklahoma-born former military chaplain who served numerous parishes in Hawaii for more than four decades, died Jan. 11 at Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Honolulu. He was 90. His funeral is 6 p.m., Feb. 8, at […]
A trio of diocesan priests living the religious community life
By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad. Carry you around when your arthritis is bad. Sure, all I wanna do is grow old with you” the priestly trio sang, practicing the Filipino song “Kung Tayoy Matanda Na” for a wedding renewal. This was nothing out […]
Photo: Priests on retreat
Island priests gather with Bishop Larry Silva for a group photo Jan. 7 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center as part of the diocese’s annual Priests’ Retreat that week. According to the diocesan Office of Clergy, 33 priests signed up for this year’s retreat. Joining them is Father Tom DeSimone, left of Bishop Silva, guest speaker […]
Nick Brown, after a long, varied path, will be ordained a priest this month
Diocesan seminarian Nicholas “Nick” Brown, right, at his May 1 graduation ceremony at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Brown will be ordained a priest May 22 in Honolulu. (Photo courtesy of William Tulua) Diocesan seminarian Nicholas “Nick” Brown was packing boxes and gearing up for graduation when the […]