Commentary It has been almost eight months since fire rained down upon the Pacific Palisades, destroying more than 6,800 houses and businesses and turning this Pacific Ocean overlook into a smoldering wasteland. I have visited the lot where my in-laws’ family house stood several times, and the desolation continues to impress itself on my emotions. […]
Safe, secure, spacious: Sacred Hearts School’s temporary campus in Kaanapali is ‘more than we prayed for,’ but Lahaina is still the goal
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Sacred Hearts School’s journey of faith, determination and resilience in the wake of the devastating 2023 Lahaina wildfire led last year to the west Maui resort town of Kaanapali, where the community has settled into a temporary location with new facilities and a stunning view. For students, faculty […]
Wildfire recovery shows community’s resilience, support
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The devastation wrought by the wildfires in West Maui last year is unmatched in recent history. The death toll from the blaze that tore through Lahaina on Aug. 8, 2023, stands at 102. Thousands of people continue to struggle to find housing and other resources. Many families have […]
Sacred Hearts School prepares for big move
A new temporary campus in Kaanapali will better serve the needs of students, staff and the community By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Space for children to play. A place for them to grow. And for the many families still facing incredible hardships, a safe place to go. When Sacred Hearts School officially moves […]