Hawaii Catholic Herald The energy and joy were palpable in St. Elizabeth Church Oct. 4 as the Aiea parish’s Samoan choir celebrated its 50-year anniversary during a Mass of thanksgiving that was filled with culture, tradition, symbolism and love for the Lord. Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, celebrated the Mass. He was joined by St. […]
Etevise ‘Peka’ Uiagalelei, St. Elizabeth Church: Prayer, family and song
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For more than 52 years, faith has been the foundation of my life at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Through prayer, family and music, God has guided me through life’s challenges and given me the strength to pass my faith on to […]
Photo: Picture with the choir
Sacred Heart Parish in Waianae joyfully welcomed Bishop Larry Silva for the Fourth Sunday of Lent March 27. The Samoan choir, which sings at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, takes a photo with the bishop. (Photo courtesy of Tui Pule)
Samoan choir of Sacred Hearts, Waianae, celebrating 40th anniversary of ministry
The Sacred Heart Samoan Choir of Sacred Heart Parish in Waianae will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its music ministry, incorporating an appreciation of Samoan heritage, at the 9:30 a.m. Mass, Sunday, June 24. The choir was originally formed from seven families, also parishioners, and has grown to 16 families — 45 members strong. Sagato […]