Missionary Families of Christ, an “evangelistic and missionary community” that aims to empower families, held a gathering Oct. 25-26 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Participants gathered for fellowship, praise and worship and a holy hour; Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass at the end of the second day. He was joined by Father Sebastian Soosai, […]
Showing up and answering the Holy Spirit’s call
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As Keola Kalani reflects on his life as a Christian steward, he is struck by instance after instance of the Holy Spirit at work in his life. “The Holy Spirit has definitely been at work in me,” Kalani says. “The Lord is so good in how he uses people and […]
Jesuit priest with isle roots celebrates 25th jubilee
By Jennifer Rector and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The young boy running across the grounds of St. Elizabeth Church and School in Aiea in the 1980s probably wasn’t thinking about joining the priesthood. Fast forward through grade school at St. Elizabeth, high school years at Damien Memorial School and college life at the […]
With ‘tears of joy,’ Hilo native is ordained a transitional deacon
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald After years of discernment and preparation, Lawrence “Larry” Denis III is one step closer to becoming a priest. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Denis as a transitional deacon June 9 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, during a Mass rich with symbolism and meaningful touches chosen by Deacon Denis. Before […]
Miami priest shares love of Eucharist with isle faithful
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu continued its participation in the National Eucharistic Revival by hosting a priest passionate about fitness, health and speaking to youth. Father Rafael Capo of the Archdiocese of Miami visited Oahu and Maui for events related to Hawaii’s own version of the National Eucharistic […]
Aiea pastor encouraging his parishioners to ‘adopt a tree’
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Sebastian Soosai is planting roots he hopes will grow for generations to come. Literally. His “adopt a tree” program has kicked off at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea where he is pastor. This initiative asks parishioners to buy a cat palm tree that will be planted on church […]
Aiea middle schoolers attend retreat day at Benedictine Monastery
By Bernie Manoa Special to the Herald On Saturday morning, March 26, the Edge middle school youth group of St. Elizabeth Parish in Aiea headed out to Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii in beautiful Waialua for a day of recollection and reflection. Attending from the parish school were all the sixth graders and some of the […]
Welcome home: Going back to church after two and a half months was a heartening, if tentative, experience
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “Do you want the 4 p.m. or the 5:30 p.m.?” Because of social distancing rules, St. Elizabeth Parish in Aiea had added a second Saturday vigil Mass to the schedule as it anticipated a potential rush of parishioners coming back to church on Pentecost weekend when parishes were allowed […]