The “year two” report covers April 2009-April 2010, and will be published in a series of articles, following the six primary Road Map recommendations, though not necessarily in order.

September 3, 2010

Homelessness, by Carol Ignacio

This report is for recommendation #4. (Click to read full article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Desired Outcome: The poor and homeless have more access to shelter, food, clothing, and work opportunities as a result of collaboration among the Office for Social Ministry,Catholic Charities Hawaii, parishes, and public and private entities.

August 20, 2010

New Parishes and Facilities and Management of Land Assets, by Marlene DeCosta

This report is for recommendation #6. (Click to read full article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Desired outcome: Catholic churches are accessible to all to strengthen their faith and share in the sacramental life of the Church in
appropriate worship facilities; physical infrastructure supports the spiritual, educational, and social ministries of the parishes and the diocese

August 6, 2010

Faith Formation, by Jayne Mondoy

This report is for recommendation #3. (Click to read full article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Desired outcome: Parish and school faith formation programs are funded, have trained leaders, and help youth and families understand and live their beliefs and be involved in the spiritual life of their parishes.

July 23, 2010

Youth & Young Adults, by Lisa Gomes

This report is for recommendation #2. (Click to read full article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Desired outcome: Joint efforts by a new diocesan office, Catholic schools, and the parishes prepare leaders and offer programs and activities that increase the participation of youth and young adults in parish life and ministries.

July 9, 2010

Leadership Development of Clergy, Lay Staff and Volunteers, by Dara Perreira

This report is for recommendation #1. (Click to read full article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald)

Desired outcome: Excellent spiritual and administrative leadership by clergy, lay staff, and volunteers that is supported by spiritual formation, education, training, and mentoring programs and aided by performance expectations and best practices.

June 25, 2010

Planned Action and Their Implementation, by Vince Vernay

This report is for recommendation#5. (The “year one” report was published in the June 26, 2009, Hawaii Catholic Herald.)

Desired outcome: Churches that are dignified, sacred places; schools and offices that are clean, safe and functional; and living spaces that are well maintained.

June 11, 2010

The People of God Giving Witness to Jesus, by Father Marc Alexander

Shortly after Bishop Larry Silva was ordained and installed as Bishop of Honolulu in 2005, he began the preparatory work for what would eventually become “Witness to Jesus: Diocesan Road Map for Pastoral, Program, and Facility Needs 2008-2013,” fondly called, the Road Map. Building on the foundation established by those who have gone before us, the Road Map set the direction for the future by focusing on six priorities: Leadership Development of Clergy, Lay Staff, and Volunteers; Youth and Young Adult Programs; Faith Formation; Homelessness; Repair and Maintenance of Church and School Facilities; and New Parishes and Facilities and Management of Land Assets (see www.catholichawaii.org under Road Map). (Click to read full article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald)