Over the past few weeks, our islands have endured heavy and unpredictable rainfall from the March 2026 Kona Low storm. What began as passing showers quickly intensified into severe flooding, extended power outages, and widespread disruption across multiple communities. Today the rain has paused, but there is still uncertainty with how unpredictable this weather has […]
Lament, is it necessary? A Lenten Reflection
Ignoring pain does not make it go away…we lament not only to express it, we need it to heal. What a time to be alive—a phrase often said when life feels full and the world seems bright. Yet lately, I’ve been thinking about these words differently. The world feels heavy, fractured, aflame. The grief is […]
This Work is Shared
One of the strongest takeaways from this conference is the reminder that this work is shared. There are people across the country who are committed to helping young people engage their faith in ways that lead toward justice. Being in that space widened my perspective. It reminded me that what we are doing locally is […]
A LETTER TO OUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
January 28, 2026 Dear Members of the United States Senate, We write to you as Catholic leaders entrusted with the pastoral care of families and communities across our nation. We do so to express our deep opposition to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill scheduled for a vote this week. Our concerns are […]