Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for September 2013

Island hunger pangs: Parish food ministries explore new ways to provide healthier, renewable fare

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At a workshop on food insecurity Sept. 17, Bob Agres, top, discussed the causes of the problem and different ways local Catholics can address it in outreach ministries.   More than 12 percent of the Islands’ population — and one in five local keiki — is “food insecure.” Beyond the problem of hunger, food insecurity […]

Ferandin-style: The Augustine Foundation director has a passionate commitment to Catholic education

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Sue Ferandin, executive director of the Augustine Educational Foundation, addresses guests at its annual donor appreciation reception, Sept. 19 at the Halekulani Hotel’s Hau Terrace Lanai. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   “I know every single one of you,” said Sue Ferandin to the 120 friends of Catholic schools gathered on the Halekulani Hotel’s […]

Diocese survey: How are ‘international’ priests adjusting here?

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Hawaii’s priests gather for a group photo May 15 at the annual priests’ convocation at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. The Office of Clergy lists more than half of them as “international.” (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   The diocesan Office of Clergy classifies more than half of the priests in […]

Knights’ donations give ultrasound machine to Kona pregnancy center

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The Knights of Columbus Kona Council 13227 on Aug. 31 presented a check for $25,410 to the Pregnancy Center of Kona, a non-denominational counseling and pregnancy testing service, covering the cost of a new ultrasound machine that will monitor the health of babies in the womb and allow mothers to see their development. According to […]

Manaolana | Are sacred tattoos an improper exhibition or fitting expression of faith?

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Stuart Randell poses in front of his Sacred Tattoos parlor in Fremantle, Western Australia, Sept. 3. Randell’s unusual service offers designs centered on religious themes. Randell, a Catholic who has been a tattooist for 20 years, says tattoos can also be part of the healing process in people’s lives.  (CNS photo/Matthew Biddle, The Record) PERTH, […]