VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I never foresaw that when I became a religious that I would be sent to so many places to serve in so many varied capacities. From the Philippines I was missioned to Hawaii and Saipan, returning back to the Philippines. In September, […]
SISTER AGNES VERA HINO, OSF | 1923-2018
Teacher of 50 years had a Franciscan heart Sister Agnes Vera Hino, a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities who served as a school teacher for more than five decades, died June 6 at St. Francis Convent in Manoa after a lengthy illness. She was 95 and a religious sister for 69 years. […]
Hilo’s Father Clyde Phillips marks 40 years as a Maryknoll missioner
MARYKNOLL, N.Y. — The Hilo boy who became a Maryknoll priest, Father Clyde Phillips, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination on June 24. Father Phillips, 69, is one of 36 Maryknollers marking anniversaries of ordination to the priesthood or their final oath as a Maryknoll Brother in ceremonies this year at the Maryknoll […]
Sister Victoria Lavente, Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres: A caterpillar to a butterfly
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Missionaries adapt to wherever they are sent. It can be a challenge. But at the same time it is an enriching experience for all as we grow with each other spiritually, emotionally, psychologically and culturally. Imagine two people walking together along the […]
17 religious, priests honored at anniversary Mass
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A cheerful congregation of family, friends, former students, parishioners and fellow religious filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa for Mass Saturday morning April 21 to honor 11 sisters and six priests who this year are celebrating special anniversaries of religious commitment. Bishop Larry Silva presided over the liturgy concelebrated […]
Sister Patricia Rapozo, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: To Love. To Share. To Serve.
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Crafts have been my life, and my religious life ever since I was 10 years old. My grandparents started me on sewing. We made everything. When I was in high school at St. Joseph School in Hilo, we had our bazaar and […]
HAWAII’S 2018 JUBILARIANS
HAWAII’S 2018 JUBILARIANS “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of […]
Sister Patricia Mary Maresca, Daughters of St. Paul: Be with me, God
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Our motherhouse in Boston has several communities. There is the provincialate community, the novitiate community, the infirmary community and the main community which is called the Damascus Community. The Damascus Community is the largest and consists of over 40 sisters who help […]
Marianist Father Raymond Malley celebrating 50th years of ordination
Marianist Father Raymond E. Malley, who served for many years in Hawaii as a teacher, school chaplain and pastor, is celebrating his 50th anniversary of ordination at the Marianist Center in Cupertino, Calif. The San Francisco native, made his first profession in the Society of Mary, also known as Marianists, on Aug. 15, 1959, in […]
Sister Mercedes Namayan, Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres: Just talk to God
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I love God. When I entered the convent, I freely promised God that whatever he wanted me to do, I would do it. I would not complain either, as it was my decision to follow him. Thus, with the ministerial assignments I […]
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