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Retired nurse from California spreads holiday cheer to Sacred Hearts School students

In the spirit of bringing some Christmas joy to students affected by the wildfires in Lahaina, retired nurse Linda Higgins of Los Gatos, Calif., led a project to deliver hundreds of handmade Christmas stockings, stuffed with candy and small presents.

Honolulu Bishop Larry Silva celebrates All Souls Day Mass in Kapalua, Maui

“We have come today to lament with you, to mourn with you, and to grieve with you,” Bishop Silva said in his homily, standing next to rows of flickering candles; each representing a loved one lost in the devastating Lahaina wildfire on Aug. 8.

Maui Disaster Relief Fund suspends new applications after overwhelming response

The suspension of new applications will allow the fund to streamline efforts and expedite assistance to wildfire victims.

Applications for Maui Disaster Relief Fund to open beginning Oct. 1

Online applications for disaster relief financial support will begin Oct. 1, 2023, from the Maui Disaster Relief initiative by the Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation, and all of Maui’s 10 Catholic churches.