Faithful across the diocese rally after Hurricane Lala devastates Hawaii island’s Kau district By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald As Hurricane Lala barreled across the Hawaiian Islands Aug. 15-16, several Catholic organizations kept close watch over one of the hardest-hit areas — Hawaii island’s Kau district, home to Sacred Heart Church in Naalehu and Holy […]
Couple helps guide people on path to Catholic faith
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Irwin and Irene Lee joined the Catholic faith at different times in their lives, but they now work together at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu as OCIA catechists. In this role, they provide knowledge about our faith to those beginning their journey into the church — but the couple agrees […]
Service and daily prayer guide ‘Auntie Carmen’
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com At Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu, most people know Carmen Mae Fuertes Vierra simply as “Auntie Carmen.” She is a familiar face around the parish — there early, often staying late, and stepping in wherever help is needed. For Vierra, that has just become part of daily life. Vierra grew […]
Honoring St. Damien: New pathway of prayer and memory is planned at Sacred Heart Hawi
Special to the Herald On the northern tip of Hawaii island, a quiet but meaningful effort is underway to honor one of the most important figures in the history of the church in Hawaii: St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai. Sacred Heart Church in Hawi, the parish where Father Damien served before answering the call […]
Sharing musical gifts with God, community
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We all have a way to serve our parish. The Llamedo family has the joy of sharing the same gift — music. It all started nearly 40 years ago when Mary Ann Llamedo’s mother asked her to play guitar for the charismatic prayer group. This opened the door for her […]
Photo: Sacred Heart’s ‘Father Joey’ enjoys twice the celebration
Father Carlito A. “Joey” Ranjo Jr. marked two milestones last month: On Nov. 26, he became a member of the clergy of the Diocese of Honolulu and was also named pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Waianae (he previously was the parish administrator). Father Ranjo was formerly a priest of the Diocese of Laoag, Philippines. […]
Photos: Faith, fellowship and fun for all in Waianae
Top: Msgr. Gary Secor celebrated the confirmation and first Communion Mass for more than 20 young candidates Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Excitement filled the church as proud parents, sponsors and families shared in the holy sacraments. The parish celebration continued after Mass with dinner and desserts in the church hall with […]
New faith formation project focuses on families
By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald After a year of listening to parents’ struggles with faith formation at home, catechetical leaders from nine Hawaii parishes are now launching programs designed to strengthen families in their faith life — part of a new initiative that includes dozens of parishes across the U.S. Some 200 parishes, from Hawaii […]
Photo: Rosary, rain or shine
Sacred Heart Church in Waianae held a living rosary Oct. 26, with parish ministry members — illuminated by colorful glow sticks — encircling the Blessed Virgin Mary to recite their decades. Originally planned for the grotto, the gathering was moved inside by Father Carlito Joey Ranjo (back left) due to God’s gift of rain. (Courtesy […]
‘Welcome home’: Joyfully committed to service
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com When Loretta Wickenden and her husband, Jim, began splitting their time between California and Hawaii, they quickly found a home at Sacred Heart Church in Hawi on Hawaii island. “I was educated in Sacred Heart Convent back in the (United Kingdom), so it jumped out and I felt immediately that I […]