By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Garcia family is seven members strong, but it grows even larger when it includes fellow parishioners at St. Anthony of Padua Church and St. John Vianney Church, both in Kailua. As such, the Garcias feel called to get involved. “We all participate in our family life, so we are […]
Parish boundaries: Maps, decree
Decree Promulgating Parish Boundaries Whereas throughout the world the Latin Church, in accord with ancient Roman law, is divided into territorial areas which are governed by a diocesan bishop or an equivalent in law (Code of Canon Law, canon 372 §1); Whereas dioceses too are divided into distinct parts called “parishes,” which are ordinarily territorial […]
A joyful jubilee celebration
By Solinuu TopalianSpecial to the Herald On Oct. 24, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua were joined by numerous clergy, family and friends who gathered for a glorious celebration of the Mass in thanksgiving for their pastor, Father Anthony “Tony” Pangan, in celebration of his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. After Mass, […]
Rest, reflect with Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministry
Special to the Herald Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministry, a local group that aims to help people realize God’s love, is offering a morning reflection at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua. “Come to Me, You Who Are Weary” starts at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 and runs until 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s day chapel. […]
Hawaii’s 2025 Jubilarians: Father Anthony Nepomuceno Pangan
Born: Manila; 1967 Community: Diocesan (formerly with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament) Celebrating: 25 years, ordination Years of service in Hawaii: Seven (2006-07, 2019-present) Past ministries: Associate priest/treasurer and community superior, Holy Family Parish, Tabaco City, Philippines; parochial vicar/treasurer, Assumption Parish, Davao City, Philippines; chaplain, De La Salle University, Manila; parochial vicar and assistant […]
Photo: Fruitful fish fry at St. John Vianney
Knights of Columbus Council 6307 hosted another successful Lenten fish fry April 4 at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, cooking up hundreds of pounds of fish, hush puppies and french fries for about 550 dine-in and drive-thru guests. Volunteers from St. John Vianney Church and School and St. Anthony Church and School, also in […]
Reflection: From Kailua to Italy, coming full circle in Padua
By Deacon Michael Weaver Special to the Herald It has been said that a pilgrimage is more about the journey than the destination, that what one experiences along the way proves to be just as, if not more, significant than the endpoint. Earlier this spring, my wife Cecelia and I joined with a group of […]
Photo: Scouts’ honors
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua hosted the Catholic Committee on Scouting’s annual Mass and awards presentation on March 29. Bishop Larry Silva presided and helped hand out awards. (Courtesy Dann Ebina)
Father Anthony “Tony” Pangan: Serving with care, one step at a time
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Pastoral ministry can be taxing and challenging. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, I take one step at a time. Each day, I focus on what needs to be done, prioritizing tasks as they arise. Living a life of stewardship means addressing the moment’s […]
‘Ministry is where you can put your faith in practice’
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For over two decades, Tom McCabe has served in the prison ministry at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua. “The women are very appreciative of our visits,” said McCabe, a parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua. McCabe, who is his parish’s prison ministry coordinator and serves […]