In a demonstration of unity and support for the Lahaina community, the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (HCCF) and Maria Lanakila Church proudly announce the forthcoming "Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair" to be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Royal Lahaina Resort’s Alii Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Father Kuriakose Nadooparambil of Maria Lanakila Church expressed, “As the community of Lahaina continues to navigate its way forward, our parish and the Sacred Hearts School community is showing how people of faith can sustain each other, even in times of great adversity.”

The event coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month in May and aims to provide support to Lahaina wildfire survivors. Highlights include spiritual support with priests from Maui’s Catholic Parishes available for individual, family, and group prayer sessions. Health professionals will offer tools and resources for physical and emotional healing. Exhibitors include: Assistance Dogs of Hawaii, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Hospice Maui, Maria Lanakila Church, Maui Family Support Services, Mindful Living Group, National Alliance of Mental Illness Maui, Saint Anthony of Padua Church, & more.

Attendees will also discover strategies for resilience and empowerment tailored to assist individuals and families on their journey toward recovery and renewal. A Keiki Corner will feature fun activities and giveaways. The first 500 households will receive a $50 Gift Card to Costco or Target, and there will be a grand prize of a $1,000 Costco Gift Card, along with door prizes. The event will also feature island-style entertainment.

Due to limited parking at the Royal Lahaina Resort, free parking and roundtrip shuttle service will be available at 2530 Kekaa Drive from 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The event is supported by Royal Lahaina Resort, Maui Economic Opportunity, and Saint Anthony of Padua Church Maui Disaster Relief.

Non-profit organizations interested in participating as spiritual and wellness resource exhibitors at the Health Fair in support of those affected by the Lahaina wildfire, can contact Joseph Perreira-Boteilho at email jperreiraboteilho@rcchawaii.org or call 808-244-4148 x227.

About Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (HCCF):

Established in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, HCCF supports parish and school communities by managing and investing funds for the charitable purposes of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii.

About Maria Lanakila Church:

Maria Lanakila Catholic Church, located in Lahaina, is a parish of the Catholic Church of Hawaii under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu. The parish also has a mission in Kapalua under the title of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. The wildfire that swept through historic Lahaina town on Aug. 8, 2023, miraculously spared the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church and its church rectory. However, most of its Sacred Hearts School burned down.

For more information on the Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair, please visit saintanthonymaui.org/maui-disaster-relief.