08/26/2026
Thursday, our Maui Catholic Schools came together for the Mass of the Holy Spirit—the first time we have gathered in this way since before COVID. What a blessing it was to stand together again as one Catholic school ʻohana, united in faith, mission, and hope for the future.
We thank Fr. William Kunisch, Pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Kihei & Vicar Forane for Maui County, for presiding over our celebration and for serving as our keynote speaker with his inspiring message, “Growing Through Change.” We are also grateful to Fr. Linus Sarte, Fr. EfrenTomas, and Fr. Napoleon Andres for concelebrating the Mass. Our sincere thanks as well to Deacon Chris Ribucan for serving at the altar and sharing in this special celebration with our Maui Catholic Schools ʻohana.
As we continue celebrating the Bicentennial of the Catholic Faith in Hawaiʻi, we are reminded that this milestone is not only about looking back at the legacy entrusted to us. It is also about asking what we are called to do now.
Maui Catholic Schools are part of the change needed for the next chapter.
The change that matters.
The change that strengthens faith.
The change that forms hearts and minds.
The change that serves our communities.
The change that makes a difference.
Catholic education in Hawaiʻi has carried forward a mission rooted in faith, service, sacrifice, and love. Now it is our turn to continue that legacy—to respond to the needs of this generation and prepare our young people to become the faith-filled leaders, servants, and difference-makers who will shape the next chapter.
The next chapter is not simply something we will read. Together, we are writing it.
May the Holy Spirit continue to guide our schools, inspire our educators, strengthen our families, and lead all of us forward in faith.
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