The Carmelite Sisters elected their new prioress Aug. 9 at the Carmel of the Holy Trinity monastery, located at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Sister Agnella Lu was elected in the presence of Bishop Larry Silva; Discalced Carmelite Father Thomas Reeves, prior of Mount St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery in San Jose, California; and Father […]
Leadership institute forms the ‘now’ of the church
By Lisa Gomes Special to the Herald Each summer, the Christian Leadership Institute offers a powerful reminder of the vibrancy and potential of our young church — and this year was no different. Organized by the Diocese of Honolulu’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, CLI gathers high school men and women, recommended by their parishes […]
3 women affirm their commitment as Discalced Carmelite seculars
By Darlene Tvrdy Special to the Herald The Discalced Carmelite Secular Group of Hawaii held a double ceremony June 7 at the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Victoria Croce made her first promise, and Janice Eala and Elaine Gibson made their definitive promise. The first promise is […]
Permanent deacon formation program welcomes 18 men in diverse new class
Hawaii Catholic Herald Eighteen men from across the state have officially begun their journey toward becoming permanent deacons in the Diocese of Honolulu. Cohort 12, which held its first weekend together Jan. 10-12 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, represents a range of locales (four islands), marital statuses (17 married, one single) and ages […]
Annual retreat for deacons and wives to feature Augustinian priest
By Deacon Michael Weaver Special to the Herald “Clerics have a special obligation to seek holiness in their lives, because they are consecrated to God by a new title through reception of holy orders, and are stewards of the mysteries of God in the service of his people.” (Canon 276:1) The deacon community of the […]
He kept diocesan center ‘bright, clean, neat’ for 24 years
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Romeo Alejandro, a maintenance manager for 24 years at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, will no longer be parking his white truck every day under the huge common mango tree on the Kailua side of the property. He retired on June 29. Alejandro does not look his age […]
Photo: Water man Gene
Bishop Larry Silva on May 25 blesses the new pump that will soon supply St. Stephen Diocesan Center with water. The apparatus sucks water out of a 300-foot deep well to service the complex which includes residences for the bishop and others, diocesan offices, the Carmelite Convent, retreat facilities and more. The pump was christened […]