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A new altar for a seaside mission

08/02/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop Larry Silva anoints and blesses St. Joachim’s sacred centerpiece in an uncommon rite By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald As the sun set over Mamalu Bay on July 26, little, white St. Joachim Church on the Punaluu shoreline lit up for a rare occasion: the dedication of a new altar. St. Joachim is the […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Altar blessing, Bishop Larry Silva, Local News, St. Joachim Mission

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