2021 is the 50th Anniversary of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Unfortunately, issues of poverty throughout many communities have worsened in the past year due to job loss and domino effects stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporting the…
Let us love, not with words but with deeds. Sunday, November 14, 2021 marks the fifth World Day of the Poor, initiated by Pope Francis in 2017 with the theme of “Let us love, not with words but with deeds.”…
As we all continue to cope with impacts of the current pandemic, our Holy Father asks: “In what way can we help heal our world?” One of the simplest ways we can start is by staying safer at home and acting…
VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES 12+ ON ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENTS ONLINE TODAY! Neighbor island residents ages 12 and over are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines across all islands. To book your appointment, click on this…
URBI ET ORBI MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS EASTER 2021 Saint Peter’s Basilica Easter, 4 April 2021 https://youtu.be/oC1oUMWGSrU Dear Brothers and Sisters, a good, happy and peaceful Easter! Today, throughout the world, the Church’s proclamation resounds: “Jesus, who was…
Senior citizens age 65 years and over can now get easier access to COVID-19 vaccines, thanks to a new call center created in partnership with public, private and non-profit agencies. The Oahu Kupuna Call Center simplifies the registration process for…
Holy Week of Lent - SERVING OTHERS IN CHRIST “Be praised, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars; in the heavens you have made them, precious and beautiful." ~St. Francis of Assisi Holy Week begins with a full moon on…
Fifth Week of Lent: The Fruit of our Lenten Sacrifice “For I was hungry and you gave me food.” ~Matthew 25:35 Our Lenten journey this week returns our attention once again to Madagascar, an East African country where 50% of…
Fourth Week of Lent: Tending home gardens in Timor-Leste “For I was hungry and you gave me food.” ~Matthew 25:35 As we continue our Lenten journey together, we turn our attentions to families struggling with food insecurity on the other…
Third Week of Lent: Sustainability in El Salvador For I was thirsty and you gave me drink...~Matthew 25 Water is a basic necessity for human survival; yet many of our brothers and sisters in Christ do not have access to…