It took more than pleading to get the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to come to Hawaii. There was also some conscience tugging involved. Hawaii’s Bishop Stephen Alencastre’s 1936 cabled entreaty to the mother superior general in St. Louis, Mo., for “at least six” sisters ended with this guilt-inducing conclusion: “Otherwise obliged to close […]
Hawaii’s CSJs today
Here, in alphabetical order, are the 27 members of the Hawaii vice province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and their current ministries. Two of them live on the Mainland. Sister Catherine Anthony Acain: Prayer and witness and volunteer work, Christ the King Parish, Kahului, Maui Sister Rosita Aranita: Fully retired, living in […]
And who is my (western Pacific) neighbor? Reaching out to Micronesian Catholic immigrants
Jocelyn Howard, left, and Julie Walsh talk about Micronesian history and culture at a workshop for clergy, Aug. 8 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) People from Micronesia bring a rich measure of devotion and diversity to Hawaii’s Catholic parishes, said two local experts on Micronesian anthropology at a […]
Sacred Hearts novices profess first vows
From left, Sacred Hearts novices Jeremy Sabugo, Justin Carrigan and Michael Kamauoha stand at the sanctuary of St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki during their profession of first vows, Aug. 10. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) Three young men professed their first vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as brothers in the Congregation of the […]
Viriditas: Brother Dennis Schmitz, Society of Mary
The spirit at work One of the most significant periods in my life was when I worked as a Marianist brother in Korea for 12 years. While I was there I was very much involved in helping to pass on the charism of Marianist religious life to another generation in another culture. This deepened my […]
Manaolana | World Youth Day: Dispatches from Rio by Hawaii delegation
Some of the Hawaii pilgrims to World Youth Day in Brazil sent back blogs from the road for the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Here are some excerpts from their posts: Rio #WYD13, here we come! July 20: We’re checked in and ready to board the first leg of our journey. Stop #1: […]
Interview with superintendent | A system seeking success: The quality of Catholic education gets better, as those who can afford it are fewer
With two years under his belt as superintendent for Hawaii Catholic schools, Michael Rockers has been getting a clearer view of the highlights and hardships in local Catholic education. On the bright side, professional development for teachers and principals is progressing well with skills and leadership training. New technology is creating more dynamic curriculums. Catholic […]
Oahu woman makes her first vows as a Carmelite nun
Hawaii’s small community of Carmelite nuns, who have lived for the past 40 years on the slopes below the pali on Oahu’s windward side, celebrated the profession of first vows of its newest member in a quiet morning ceremony last month in their convent chapel. Three years ago, Oahu-born Sister Mary Elizabeth de Jesus, 56, […]
Viriditas: Sister Judith Abique, Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres:
My day begins with praise of God Three years ago when I was asked to accept the mission to come to Hawaii, I had to reflect back on my motivation for joining the congregation, the religious life. The motivation I had was to share the love of God. Yes, it was to share that love […]
Cathedral launching campaign to raise $15 million for renovation
Youth take a look at the choir loft of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace on June 29 during a “Youth Day” tour of the historic church. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) The Cathedral Renewal Campaign, an initiative to raise funds for the renovation of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace […]
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