Br. Emmanuelle del Castillo, campus minister and teacher, at St. Patrick School Kaimuki
Br. Emmanuelle “Manny” del Castillo, ss.cc. is doing a stellar job and is much loved and appreciated at St. Patrick School in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu nearly one year after his perpetual vows in Maui.
Br. Manny has followed in a long line of Sacred Hearts serving full time (plus) with tremendous dedication and love, including Br. Richard Kupo ss.cc. and Sr. Ann Claire De Costa.
Principal Ms. Shireen Santiago praised Br. Manny: “He has immersed himself in St. Patrick’s. The students get so excited when a brother comes over.”.png)
Br. Manny and Principal Shireen Santiago
Br. Manny has a number of responsibilities at this thriving Catholic school, which was founded in 1930 by Fr. Athanasius Bous, SS.CC. and staffed by Sacred Hearts Sisters. He teaches religion, has a homeroom class, and is a campus minister and a tutor. He explained that the students come up with prayers for their services and help in other ways with liturgy.
“Auntie” Hale Harbottle, who works in the after-school program and is a former cook and care-giver at St. Patrick’s Monastery, spoke highly of Br. Manny. “He’s doing an excellent job!”.png)
“Auntie” Hale Harbottle
Br. Manny is clearly growing in his vocation and service in Catholic school education. His dedication and care for the students is very evident and admirable.
Br. Manny and his 7th Grade class
Br. Manny instructing the 7th graders at free time
Side note: Matthew Bicoy of Moloka’i, who was a SS.CC. pre-novice and novice is a substitute teacher at St. Patrick School. He lives in at the former ss.cc. convent Paewalani in Kaneohe with EPIC, the Catholic community which ministers to young adults. .png)
Matthew Bicoy
Mahalo, brothers and all the St. Patrick School ohana!
