Young adults, bishop hold engaging meet-and-greet

More than 100 young adults from 40 parishes across the diocese met with Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, during a meet-and-greet at Chaminade University of Honolulu on Oct. 3. The event, which included a question-and-answer session, allowed Catholics between the ages of 18 and 39 to engage with their new bishop and connect with other young people.

The gathering was sponsored by the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Chaminade University, and EPIC Ministry. Attendees included college students, early Gen Z, and late millennials. Kainoa Fukumoto, associate director for the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, noted that some participants traveled by plane specifically to attend the event.

Fukumoto stated that young adults have expressed a preference for in-person gatherings over virtual meetings. The event also served as a podcast recording for EPIC Ministry.