Hawaii Catholic Herald Rachel’s Vineyard, a ministry in the diocesan Respect Life office that seeks to offer healing and support after abortion, is welcoming people affected by abortion — either themselves or through another person’s experience — to attend a confidential weekend retreat next month. The Oct. 10-12 retreat will provide a safe, nonjudgmental place […]
Annual retreat for deacons and wives to feature Augustinian priest
By Deacon Michael Weaver Special to the Herald “Clerics have a special obligation to seek holiness in their lives, because they are consecrated to God by a new title through reception of holy orders, and are stewards of the mysteries of God in the service of his people.” (Canon 276:1) The deacon community of the […]
Local ministry to host 2 events
Hawaii Catholic Herald A local independent ministry that helps guide people in their awareness of God’s love is planning two opportunities for people to gather in reflection and faith. Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries, which was founded in 2000 by Maxine Pollock and Pat Tom, offers presentations and retreats so that, according to its website, it […]
Rachel’s Vineyard marks its 30th retreat in Hawaii
Special to the Herald On April 26-28, Lisa Shorba and her team marked their 30th Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreat in Hawaii for post-abortive women and men. Many women and men are impacted by abortion and carry this burden for many years. We often think of the physical effects of an abortion, but the emotional, spiritual […]
Youth from Maui-Lanai Vicariate make their fellowship wish a reality
By Agnes Terao-Guiala, St. Anthony parishioner Special to the Herald The idea of having a retreat for the young people of Maui and Lanai originated after a Dec. 9, 2023, one-day retreat at St. Anthony Church and School in Wailuku. At the end of this event, the 30 young people who attended it commented that […]
Contemplative women’s retreat planned for April
Women seeking to gain a deeper awareness of God’s love are invited to register for a contemplative retreat hosted by Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries, an independent ministry based in Kailua. The three-day retreat, titled “Be Still My Soul,” will be presented by ministry co-founder Maxine Pollock and will take place April 26-28 at St. […]
Invitation: Emerge from the pandemic by going on retreat
Most stories these days start with some version of “what a crazy year it’s been.” We’ve been restricted to our homes, unable to travel to visit loved ones, witness a grandchild’s first steps, or even walk the streets of our own communities without fear or a facemask. The time has come to emerge. Parish churches […]
Scrub Bucket offering women’s retreat
Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries is offering the women’s weekend contemplative retreat, “Father Knows Best,” 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 26 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 28, at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The cost of $240 includes private room and bath with air conditioning and Saturday eve Liturgy. Meals will be catered. All COVID-19 guidelines […]
A retreat, a long time ago, before social distancing
The annual deacons and wives retreat took place Feb. 21-23 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center on Oahu, before shelter-in-place restrictions went into effect. The retreat leader this year was Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Kuliouou, who themed the gathering “Heaven Begins Within You.” Attendees posed for a group photo […]
Kauai parishioners receive a lively dose of evangelization at two-day retreat
By Terri Donovan Mansfield Special to the Herald The diocesan Evangelization Task Force, established last year by Bishop Larry Silva, held its second retreat Feb. 28-29 at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Friday evening began with a simple meal of soup and sandwiches, after which St. Catherine pastor Father Anthony Rapozo enthusiastically welcomed the […]
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