By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The relics of Hawaii’s two saints paid a visit to a suburb of Milwaukee last month where they were venerated by about 30 people. Hawaii deacon and seminarian William “Pila” Tulua led the 45-minute devotional service honoring St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope in the main chapel […]
Our unique Island faith community: Aloha spirit makes worship, service special in Hawaii
This article is the second in a four-part series highlighting speakers and perspectives to be shared at the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference. In the next Hawaii Catholic Herald issue, DMCC speakers will explore the topic, “The next generation of ministry.” By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald In 2012, the official Diocese of […]
What would Hawaii’s saints do?
Timeless virtues of St. Damien and St. Marianne of Molokai guide modern day faithful By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Unconditional love. Respect. Graciousness. Catholics today are prayerfully seeking answers to the problems of a world torn by destruction and division. For several local religious, the enduring Gospel virtues that guided Hawaii’s two […]
Images of faith at Capitol attest to role of religion in U.S.
By Josephine von Dohlen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Elaborate artwork adorns the monumental buildings in the nation’s capital, depicting the beauty and grandeur of the neoclassical era that inspired these buildings. It is within these various forms of art that the principles on which the United States was founded come to life. Much of […]
New Island conference offers fresh takes on spirituality, social activism and faith formation fun this fall
Saints for Life By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Practical, positive and presenting life issues in light of Christian virtues and values, the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference aims to be a unique and inspirational Island event. The conference is set to take place Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center near […]
Liturgies and fellowship to mark ‘St. Damien Day’
May 10 is the feast day of St. Damien de Veuster, an obligatory memorial to be celebrated in the Diocese of Honolulu. Island parishes and the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary — St. Damien’s religious order — have organized upcoming liturgies and activities to honor the Molokai saint. Bishop Larry Silva […]
Damien, Marianne conference to feature author of ‘Dead Man Walking’
Sister of St. Joseph Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking,” and Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Tonga’s first cardinal, will be among the speakers at the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The conference, described by organizers as “an exciting convergence of education and entertainment,” will include […]
Bishop expects a priest at Kalaupapa for the ‘foreseeable future’
A view of the Kalaupapa peninsula from the top of the switchback trail that leads down the cliff to the settlement. (HCH file photo) Shortly after St. Damien made his historic first step onto the shore of Kalaupapa on May 10, 1873, and assessed the situation, he informed his superior, Bishop Louis Maigret, that […]
The streets of New York now include one named ‘Damien’
The paper wrapping of the Father Damien Way street sign at the corner of 33rd Street and Second Avenue in Manhattan falls away during the sign’s unveiling May 11. The minister-president of the Government of Flanders Geert Bourgeois and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, admire the new Father Damien Way street sign. […]
Manhattan block to be renamed ‘Father Damien Way’
New York City will name one block of 33rd Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues on Manhattan’s southeast side as “Father Damien Way” on May 11. Two patients from Kalaupapa will be among the Hawaii guests attending the dedication ceremonies. The minister-president of the Government of Flanders Geert Bourgeois and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of […]
