A popular photographic subject on postcards, picturesque St. Peter’s by the Sea Church was built in 1880 across from La‘aloa Beach Park and named after Peter Kahulamu. Noah Kanewa allowed the church to use that initial property. The tiny church was relocated in 1912 to its current location at Kahalu‘u’s Ku‘emanu Heiau, a Hawaiian surfing temple in Keauhou. Josephine Kaomea Aiu donated “use” of the Kahalu‘u church site. Catholic families in Kahalu‘u “worked together” to […]
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BEACH AND KAILUA BLOCK EVANGELIZING — “I AM THE WAY, AND THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE” JN 14:6 Dedicated to the re-evangelization of Catholics and evangelization of non-Catholics, this ministry prepares those involved to answer the pressing questions and issues of our time through formation, instruction, and mentorship. We start with a booth at the monthly “Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll” and staff evangelists at St. Peter’s mission in Kahalu’u. We also host public discussions in […]
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Consecration to God the Father Ministry Please join us in prayer to honor God Our Father, Sunday, September 1 at 2:30pm. We will pray Consecration Prayers to God Our Father and Divine Mercy. Volunteers Needed for Gift Shop Ministry Volunteers in this ministry create a welcoming environment while assisting the Gift Shop manager with operations. Come join us and volunteer at least once a month before or after the Sunday Mass you attend or […]
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Aloha! E komo mai Aloha! Welcome to Our Parish! To our visitors, we pray that you enjoy your stay in Kona and also pray for your safe travels. To our new parishioners, Welcome! Please fill out a registration form: CLICK HERE Parish Office HoursMonday to Friday: 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Saturday: Holy Mass: 7 am: St. Michael’s 5 pm: Immaculate Conception (except Wednesdays) 6 pm: Immaculate Conception (Spanish) Wednesdays Wednesdays Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: After […]
Read MoreKnights of Columbus A Fraternity of Faithful and Generous Kāne KoC is a global fraternity of Catholic men who dedicate themselves to serving their parish and community. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Chaplains Joyfully Bring Our Prayers and Holy Communion to the Hospitalized Catholic Chaplains offer the Eucharist Spiritual Book Club Spiritual Book Club Looks Forward to Growth as an Active Parish Ministry Join the Book Club Aloha! As you browse our website, we hope […]
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Watch the dedication of St. Michael the Archangel Church here, courtesy of Big Island Video News. The Mission of St. Michael the Archangel was founded at the time of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi on our beautiful church grounds just a short walk away from Huliheʻe Royal Palace. The priests of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary established our faith community on July 5, 1840, with the first permanent church building having […]
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About These Relics These relics (adorn the chapel walls at St. Michael’s) are of high honor within the Church as most of them are First Class Relics. The Catholic Church classifies its relics in three classes. First-Class Relics are relics of a particle or part of the body of the saint him/herself. Second-Class Relics are relics of an item that the saint used or owned. Third-Class Relics are relics of any object that were touched […]
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Stained Glass Windows Have Meaning Kona artists Helen Voge and Debbie McCormick crafted the large stained glass windows at St. Michael’s Church. Installed in 1996, the first window depicts a story told about Fr. Damien’s visit to a waterfall. The shapes of the multi-hued glass show Fr. Damien sitting with three children, who are suffering from Hansen’s disease, amid beautiful flowers and island scenery. The children, in spite of their suffering, look loved and hopeful—this […]
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