http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories RSS Feed for Religion Stories en-us Sat, 19 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20120519__Priests_call_back_to_Kalaupapa_is_fulfilled.html The Rev. Patrick Killilea always imagined he would live here in South Coast until the end of his career. Killilea, affectionately known as Father Pat among his parishioners, has spent the past 13 years in Fairhaven and has only had two assignments outside the area since he was ordained in 1969. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20120505__Mormons_gird_for_campaign.html Republican Mitt Romney is about to become the first Mormon nominee for U.S. president on a major party ticket. That will give them a chance like no other to explain their tradition to the public. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20111119_sacred_hearts_consolidation_is_complete.html The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, which brought the first Catholic missionaries to Hawaii in 1827, formally merged its Hawaii chapter with a mainland contingent this week to expand its resources and invigorate its ministries. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20111112_members_of_various_faiths_to_join_for_annual_thanksgiving_service.html Christian, Buddhist, Baha'i, Jewish and Unitarian congregations are planning a Thanksgiving service under one roof to recognize 50 years of neighborliness in a community proud of its diversity of faith traditions. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20110730_ramadan_sacrifices_bring_joy.html They will be hungry and thirsty for an entire month, feel low on energy and even have to watch their language. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20110730_New_church_will_hold_its_first_service_on_Aug_7.html The newly formed Aloha Church, a nondenominational ministry, will hold its first service Aug. 7 at the Koko Marina 8 Theatres in Hawaii Kai. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20110724_Obon_honors_life_and_opportunities.html An element of sobriety underlies the gaiety of summertime obon festivals, one of the most colorful, popular traditions of the year with the profusion of dances at Buddhist temples statewide. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20110724_Waipahu_United_Church_of_Christ_marks_50th_anniversary.html The Waipahu United Church of Christ was formed 50 years ago through the merger of the predominantly Filipino Waipahu Evangelical Church and the Waipahu Community Church, whose membership was mostly Japanese. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20110716_great_feast.html Love is the primary ingredient in Kaumakapili Church's 40th annual benefit luau today, featuring Hawaiian food made from classic recipes that have been handed down by the kupuna over the generations. http://www.staradvertiser.com/features/religion/religionstories/20110716_diocese_of_honolulu_tackles_affordable_housing_project.html The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu is moving forward with its Homeless Affordable Housing Plan, which aims to provide 720 living units for the poor by the end of 2013, spokesman Patrick Downes said.