By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald About 175 parishioners from 40 parishes on four islands converged on the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Feb. 17 to immerse themselves in the culture of stewardship, the biblical mindset of generosity and service updated and invigorating today’s parish leaders. Bishop Larry Silva began the day at 8 a.m. with […]
A life of stewardship: music to God’s ears
By Melissa Pavlicek, Father Ed Popish, SSCC, and Paul Pancho Special to the Herald In Psalm 24:1, David acclaimed: “The world is the Lord’s and all it contains, the world and those who dwell in it.” Through his psalms, David sang out with joy and thanksgiving for all the goodness that God bestowed on mankind. […]
Commentary: Discipleship in the era of social media: Jesus doesn’t have a Twitter Account
STEWARDSHIP By Melissa Pavlicek, Paul Pancho and Father Ed Popish, SSCC Special to the Herald “Follow me” (Mt. 9:9). Jesus invitation is not a request to follow him on Twitter. Jesus does not have a Twitter account. There are no daily twitter feeds or hashtags to follow him. There is no Facebook page where we […]
Photo: Stewardship greeting
Father Andrew Kemberling, chairman of the International Catholic Stewardship Council, opens his keynote address at the diocese’s annual Stewardship Day, Jan. 28, with a warm greeting for the participants gathered at Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala. Stewardship Day featured several workshops and discussions on communication, pastoral and estate planning, data management and […]
Commentary: In this fast-paced world, evangelization requires a personal connection
STEWARDSHIP By Melissa Pavlicek, Paul Pancho and Father Ed Popish, SSCC Special to the Herald Technology has increased the frequency and pace of most forms of communications. Many people feel overwhelmed. In the 1970s, people were exposed to 500-2,000 advertising messages a day, according to one report, while now it is 5,000 or more. Yet, […]
Photos: Time, talent and Father Herman
Sacred Hearts Father Herman Gomes gives the keynote talk at the diocese’s fourth annual “Stewardship Day” event, Feb. 6 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Father Gomes spoke on “The Spirituality of Stewardship” to about 175 parishioners and clergy from different islands gathered at the St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel. Stewardship Day participants then […]
Annual Stewardship Day to offer inspiration, practical advice
The diocese’s fourth annual Stewardship Day, Feb. 6 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, will feature talks and workshops by local church leaders that build on what organizer Mark Clark calls “the synergy of our mutual mission.” The day sponsored by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. It is free and open to all those […]
2015 Diocesan Stewardship Report
The Diocese of Honolulu is publishing an expanded “Diocesan Stewardship Report” in the Jan. 1, 2016, Hawaii Catholic Herald. The 12-page report includes annual financial figures from the diocesan Finance Office and the Office of Stewardship and Development, plus a whole lot more.
National speaker to address stewardship workshop
The diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development is sponsoring a free “Parish Stewardship Presentation” for parish stewardship leaders, 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 12 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 1525 Waimano Home Road in Pearl City. This event will feature author and speaker Leisa Anslinger, co-director of Catholic Life and Faith, a center for […]
Bishop’s Circle campaign has larger goal this year
The Bishop’s Circle appeal, the diocesan fundraising campaign that seeks primarily larger donations to fund certain central diocesan operations, launched its third year with the first request letters going out this month.