b'PHOTOS: CEASAR LIZADAKe Akua PuGod be with You AlwaysMarianists say farewell to St. Anthony Parish in Maui.By Kevin ConwayAbove: Marianists gathered in F arewells can be hard. But when you say aloha a significant presence on Maui through its ongoingMaui on May 23 at St. Anthonyand speak it from the heartits a little sponsorship of St. Anthony School and a committedParish to bid farewell. Visiting easier. In Hawaiian language and culture, aloha Marianist Lay presence.from the Provincial Office (inblack) were Provincial Father means lots of things: hello, goodbye, grace, kindness,Oscar Vasquez, SM, (front row)compassion and love. These were the sentiments of A rich history: From cradle to graveand Father Tim Kenney, SM, many as the Marianists departed from St. Anthony Since its humble beginnings, the St. Anthony Catholic(back row) assistant for religious life. Marianists have lived and Parish in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, this summer. Community which includes the parish and schoolserved in Maui since 1883. On July 1, 2021, the Marianists turned over pastoralhas held a special place in Catholic and Marianistcare of the parish to the Diocese of Honolulu. The history. Founded in 1846, the parish celebrated its 175thdecision by the Marianist Provincial Council toanniversary this year. The Marianists have staffed thewithdraw from the parish and close the Marianist parish for 45 years and served at St. Anthony School forCommunity on Maui, though difficult, was necessary 138 years. That adds up to 14 decades of distinguisheddue to the aging and declining population of its priests service by nearly 100 vowed Marianist priests andand brothers. Still, the Society of Mary will maintain brothers who have ministered to the people of Maui.16 Call 1.800.348.4732'