Pro-Life
Respecting the Sanctity of Life
Dawn Fitzpatrick Comments Off on Respecting the Sanctity of Life
Long before my husband’s diaconate ordination in 2020, we were involved in ministry at both the parish and diocesan levels of four dioceses. Not unlike our diaconate peers, we had been drawn to serve in many capacities. In addition to liturgical ministry, we served in youth ministry, as catechists, in many of the social ministries Read More
Our Vital Role in the Pro-life Movement
Nicole Snook Comments Off on Our Vital Role in the Pro-life Movement
Deacon Dominick Pastore’s pro-life convictions began “not too long after Roe v. Wade,” when he was a freshman in college. “At that time, I wasn’t pro-life,” recalls Deacon Pastore. “I wasn’t pro-choice. I never really gave it much thought.” His roommate, however, was a very committed Catholic who was also pro-life. A few days before Read More
Following the Call to Serve
Deacon Gary and Val Streff Comments Off on Following the Call to Serve
Being a deacon and Respect Life Office coordinators in the Diocese of Honolulu has its perks, and its challenges, too. Our Ohana (“family”) — gets together socially to brainstorm and share what we are doing in our ministries at the parish and diocesan level. We also gather in times of need. For example, last night, Read More