Hawaii Catholic Herald Two years after wildfires tore through West and Upcountry Maui — devastating the historic beachfront town of Lahaina and killing more than 100 people — the community spirit remains strong despite the continued challenge of rebuilding homes, businesses and livelihoods. Construction has ramped up in Lahaina, allowing for some businesses to reopen […]
Pro-life event takes on somber tone amid wildfires
By Mike Cisneros, Theresa Cisneros and Natalie Romano OSV News LOS ANGELES — At last year’s OneLife LA event, it rained so much that attendees were thoroughly soaked. At this year’s event, participants prayed for even a few drops to fall — anything to help combat the still-burning wildfires that have ripped through so much […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: How to keep holy family heirlooms safe
Catholic social tips In our Catholic faith tradition, we dedicate the month of February to the Holy Family. As many of you know, I live in Southern California. In recent weeks, we have battled fires, and communities have been completely devastated, like the community of Lahaina over a year ago. The unpredictability of the Santa […]
Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon spared from wildfires
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Wildfires in Oregon this August and September have caused extensive damage and air quality issues in the state and surrounding areas, including at a Benedictine abbey and seminary with Hawaii ties. Three wildfire hotspots burning in the Willamette Valley threatened Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary in Western Oregon in […]