Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Brother Benedict Mary Bartsch, Dominicans: Remain rooted in prayer

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald What is life like for a newly professed brother in the Western Dominican Province (Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus) in Oakland, California? As a native from Kohala on the Big Island (the town on the northern tip), there were […]

Father Lane Akiona, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: ‘Damiaan inspireert’*: Damien inspires

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald As an altar server at the former St. Sophia Church on Molokai (now St. Damien Catholic Church), I remember the Sacred Hearts priests being like modern-day Damiens. One of the priests was particularly gruff. But, he was out there fixing churches and […]

Sister Gina Senapilo, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna: Stewardship for little ones

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “I am happy because I feel that I am more close to Jesus,” said one little child. It is really heartwarming to know the children are getting it when asked, “Do you understand what stewardship is?” Of course, some answer, “I don’t […]

Brother Dave Quigley, Society of Mary (Marianists): ‘Brother, you are unbelievable!’

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Every time I am assigned to a new place, there are different challenges to learn from. In my case, most of the moves I have made were to places where the culture was one I was not familiar with. Imagine going from […]

Sister Otelia Fortaleza, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: When Jesus calls, we need to respond

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “Aunty, aunty! Let’s go outside and play now,” the children often call to me. Sometimes they grab my hand, tug at the scapular of my religious habit, or even my leg wanting me to go with them. “Aunty, I need my bottle […]

Father Diego Alejandro Restrepo Serna, diocesan priest: Are you available to go?

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Viriditas: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Since I was 8 years old, my family has always supported my decision to become a priest. My parents had six children, four boys and two girls of which I am the third. After my ordination, my bishop asked me, “Are you […]

Father Efren Tomas, Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

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Viriditas: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Reflecting on the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, there are two women who stand before us in the scriptural readings, Elizabeth and Mary, who are conscious of being filled with God’s blessings and goodness to them. In the Holy […]

Sister Dora R. Nuetzi, Maryknoll Sisters: Come, worship the Lord!

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald A lot of my life as a Maryknoll missionary in Hawaii centered around working with the people in the area of Kalihi on Oahu. I loved the cultural diversity there and easily made friends wherever I was. My first three years were […]

Disclaimer: Viriditas column

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The September 20 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald contained an article that praised Father George DeCosta.  The article was published before it could be reviewed.  It is important to note that Father George DeCosta has been permanently removed from priestly ministry because of a number of allegations made against him regarding the sexual abuse […]

Sister Elizabeth V. Roach, Maryknoll Sisters: Seeing the face of Christ in others

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Following 30 years of mission work in Latin America, my next stop was to Hawaii where I was expecting to assume a job in communications. However, that plan did not work out. Through the graciousness of Honolulu Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario, who […]