By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In the middle of the afternoon on Sunday, Aug. 16 — as the scope of tropical cyclone Lala’s impact across the state became clearer even as it continued to produce strong winds, heavy downpours and powerful storm surges throughout the islands — parents began receiving notifications from their […]
Facing a ‘long journey’ of recovery, together
Faithful across the diocese rally after Hurricane Lala devastates Hawaii island’s Kau district By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald As Hurricane Lala barreled across the Hawaiian Islands Aug. 15-16, several Catholic organizations kept close watch over one of the hardest-hit areas — Hawaii island’s Kau district, home to Sacred Heart Church in Naalehu and Holy […]