By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald For Deacon Preston Castro and Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III, the last few weeks before their priestly ordinations have been filled with prayer, anticipation and preparation. Spiritual preparation, of course, but also logistical preparation: Before the priesthood comes final exams, seminary graduation and moving back home to Hawaii […]
Serving God, students and parishioners with joy
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com If anyone should be blessed with extra hours in the day, it’s Grace Tokuda. She starts her day by 5 a.m. in the cafeteria at St. Joseph Parish School in Waipahu. Her workday finally ends when after-school care is done at 5:30 p.m. On many days, she’s at it even […]
New transitional deacon is Waipahu’s ‘native son’
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Waipahu welcomed home one of its own Dec. 14 as Preston Castro took one step closer to priesthood. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Castro, now Deacon Castro, to the transitional diaconate at St. Joseph Church — the new deacon’s home parish — in front of hundreds of family members, […]
AGAPE marks 35 years of celebrating, serving youth
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The AGAPE Youth and Young Adult Ministry has been active so long, its participants now include the grandchildren of some of its earliest members. AGAPE — “Almighty God and People Encounter” — was established at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu 35 years ago, and it continues to be […]
