The Islands’ catechumens, which this year number more than 200, signed their names into the Book of Elect at Rite of Election ceremonies across the diocese during the first weekend of Lent, March 4-5. Shown here are photos from the Rite of Election for Oahu catechumens, March 5 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Bishop […]
Hawaii’s catechumens 2017
West Honolulu Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu Damour Danny Tammy Martin Jayden Takeuo Jdee Takeuo Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu Myah Aviguetero Shawne Balacan Nalani Dela Cruz Tehani Enfield Isaac Franklin John Theodore Franklin Lisa Aiko Parker Mel Rosario Ramos Doui Marceline Sewa Andrew Smith Josephyn Ve‘a Holy Family, Honolulu Caylen Corpus […]
212 to be baptized across the diocese at Easter Vigil
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii will have a significant increase over last year in the number of people initiated into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil liturgies on April 15 in their respective parishes. In a final formal step in preparation for that big night, 212 catechumens will be welcomed in four Rites […]
Photo: Signing their intent
Oahu’s catechumens preparing to be baptized into the Catholic Church on Easter Vigil signed their names into the Book of Elect at the island’s Rite of Election ceremony at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Feb. 14. Other Rite of Election ceremonies were held across the diocese that weekend, marking a major milestone for the 185 […]
185 to be baptized at Easter Vigil this year
Hawaii catechumens preparing for baptism on the Vigil of Easter, March 26, will be welcomed in four Rites of Election this weekend on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island.
Photos: Placing their names
Two of the diocese’s catechumens who will be baptized into the Catholic faith on Easter Vigil signed their names into the Book of the Elect during the Rite of Election ceremony for Oahu at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Feb. 22. Rite of Election ceremonies were also held for catechumens on Maui, Kauai and the […]