The Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order gathered on Nov. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa to celebrate its 12th anniversary as an established fraternity. The pastor, Father Siegfred Dosdos, joined them after the meeting for a special buffet and fellowship. As always, the group collected non-perishable food for the needy and […]
Photo: Franciscan greeting
The Mother Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order, which meets at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa Beach, greeted the new pastor, Father Siegfried Dosdos, for lunch and fellowship on Aug. 19. Father “Sieg” succeeded Father Nick Brown. The Secular Franciscans meet there on the third Saturday of the month. If you’re interested in […]
Air Force vet makes profession in the Secular Franciscan Order
The Mother Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in Hawaii celebrated a rite of profession for candidate Lawrence Enomoto, at Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, on Feb. 18. The 89-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran made his profession after Mass by promising to live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ all the days of […]
Secular Franciscans elect new ministers, officers
The Ohana O Ke Anuenue Region of the Secular Franciscan Order elected its new ministers and officers for three-year terms May 22 at Holy Trinity Church in Honolulu. Liz Ishimitsu was elected Regional Minister for her second term; Theresa Babauta from the new fraternity of Padre Pio, Guam, was chosen for her first term as […]
Two women advance in Secular Franciscans
By Miriam Mangrobang Special to the Herald Two women took steps forward in their commitment to the Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order on Oahu through profession and candidate ceremonies during the 4:30 p.m. Mass Feb. 19 at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor, presided. In the “Rite […]
Ewa woman makes profession as Secular Franciscan
Ana Monica Cleverdon of Immaculate Conception Parish, Ewa, made her permanent profession into the Secular Franciscan Order during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Sunday, July 11. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor of Holy Trinity and region spiritual assistant for the Secular Franciscans, presided at the Mass. The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly […]
Secular Franciscans: Messengers of perfect joy and hope
Position statement NATIONAL FRATERNITY OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER By Liz Ishimitsu, ofs Special to the Herald As the regional minister of Ohana O Ke Anuenue of the Secular Franciscan Order which covers fraternities on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island, I attended the annual chapter for the Secular Franciscan Order for the United […]
Secular Franciscan order elects regional officers
Hawaii’s Secular Franciscan Order elected its regional council officers May 18 at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou under the direction of the National Executive Council councilor Josh Molidor and witnessed by the Hawaii region spiritual assistant Capuchin Franciscan Father Mike Dalton. Here are the new officers for the Ohana O Ke Anuenue Region: minister, Liz […]
