Long-time island pastor saw the building of St. Ann Church By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Sacred Hearts Father Clarence Guerreiro, long-time island pastor and builder of the distinctive St. Ann Church in Kaneohe, former provincial superior of his order, and a priest for 50 years, died on Feb. 4 in Honolulu surrounded by family, […]
Sister Augustina Sri Mulyati, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: The wisdom of a frog
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Living as a religious with the mission of being a student is very challenging. There are many levels to the demands. In each, I have had to be ready and willing to be molded by God in unexpected circumstances. Through all the […]
Two newly professed Sacred Hearts brothers joining others in seminary community in Fiji
Seven seminarians and two priests are commissioned Aug. 1 in St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki for a new mission in Fiji. (Photos courtesy of Steve Tagupa) The United States Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts on Aug. 1 witnessed the first vows of its two newest members, one who is from the […]
Sister Christine Marie Plateros, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary: The fullness of life and adoration
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING One day, I bumped into Maryknoll Sister Anastasia Marie when I was out working in a village. She asked me what I was doing. Later, she said, “When do you play?” She continued, “If you want to be your best and to give the best of yourself to your students in religious […]
Obituary | Brother James Mary Dunn: 1929-2015
Sacred Hearts brother gave 63 years to the care of his religious community Hawaii-born Sacred Hearts Brother James Mary Dunn died at Leahi Hospital March 18, one day before the 63rd anniversary of his first profession of vows. He was 85. Brother Dunn was a lay brother of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of […]
Sacred Hearts Sisters discuss the future, elect councilors at provincial gathering
The Sisters of the Pacific-U.S. Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary discussed “bold and forward looking proposals” and elected three provincial councilors at their provincial chapter, March 7-9, at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley. The theme of the chapter, or general meeting, was “We are ready […]
Sister Vandana Narayan, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: Consecrated life, blessings, challenges
About 17 years ago, I felt the call of Christ to enter the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. My family was not happy about this choice. Even my parish priest, unfamiliar with the sisters, would not give me permission to go on a vocation camp organized by them in Bhubaneswar, India. […]
Photo: New provincial leaders
Nov. 5 was election day for the members of the U.S. province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts. Elected provincial superior for a second term was Father Johnathan Hurrell. Also re-elected were vicar provincial Father Stan Kolasa of Massachusetts and second councilor Father Herman Gomes of Hawaii. Father Martin Gomes of Massachusetts was picked […]
Obituary | Father James Anguay, SSCC: Hawaii priest was pastor, novice master, missionary, chaplain
Sacred Hearts Father James C.P. Anguay, whose service to his religious community included parish work, the formation of novices and the pioneering of a mission in the Cook Islands, died unexpectedly on Sept. 20 in Honolulu. He was a priest for 42 years and 70 years old. Father Anguay’s final assignment was as chaplain of […]
