Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ has ties to Tonga that are more than 3 decades deep. His coat of arms features symbols representing his family. A Tongan kumete is on the right side of his coat of arms.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
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Thursday, July 30
2 stories- 02 discussBishops5d ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ, is ordained and installed as the new shepherd of a diocese. The liturgy featured culture and symbolism. The bishop's episcopal motto is "E hiki mai kou aupuni" or "Thy kingdom come" in olelo Hawaii.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
Wednesday, July 29
6 stories- 01 discussBishops6d ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ has ties to Tonga spanning over 3 decades. His coat of arms features symbols representing his family. A Tongan kumete is on the right side of his coat of arms.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 02 discussBishops6d ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Castori celebrates the bicentennial of the arrival of the Catholic faith in Hawaii. The bishop references Psalm 97. The first Holy Mass was celebrated on Hawaiian soil by missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Mary.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
- 04 discussDioceses6d ago
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Bishop Castori leads the Diocese of Honolulu. The diocese requires a compassionate and flexible leader. The role of bishop is a great challenge.
SourcesHawaii Catholic Herald
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