By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald After months of trying to raise the funds necessary to keep its doors open, St. Michael School in Waialua will close its kindergarten through eighth grade classes in the next academic year. “For more than 82 years, St. Michael School has been the heart of […]
Community rallies after devastating storms
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The back-to-back Kona low storms that struck Hawaii last month affected almost all areas of the Diocese of Honolulu, bringing devastation and loss to many people — some in a matter of minutes. Yet the physical and mental pain the storms delivered were matched by quiet heroes who took […]
Phoenix Carter, Saint Michael Church, Waialua: Honoring God and my ancestors
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I graduated with the class of 2025 from Saint Michael School and will be continuing my journey in the fall at Kamehameha Schools. One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had recently was carving an awa dish at the Bishop Museum (during […]