Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for November 2013

Photos: Newly ordained Father Michael Jucutan

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First Mass, home parish Newly ordained Father Michael Jucutan celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Nov. 17. It was the first liturgy he celebrated at his home parish in Pearl City after his priestly ordination for the Archdiocese of Agana, Guam, Nov. 9. Father Jucutan blessed parishioners and well-wishers during his visit. […]

Letter to the Herald: In thanksgiving

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Sometimes relaxing in the lanai on the top of our building, I could see the sky, the mountains and water below. Also most especially people and vegetation and other living things of nature (God’s creation). I am so thankful for being born and experiencing the gift of life in this place and time in the […]

Catholic Charities Hawaii head receives Philanthropy Day honors

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Jerry Rauckhorst, president and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii was presented with the Paulette V. Maehara Leadership Award by the Aloha Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Nov. 14 at the organization’s 2013 National Philanthropy Day awards banquet at the Waikiki Sheraton Hotel. The leadership award honors leaders in the nonprofit sector who have […]

Collection helps cover retirement for aging sisters, brothers, priests

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Last December, Hawaii Catholics gave $87,086.97 to the national collection for retired religious. This year, three Hawaii religious orders benefited from these funds. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet received $6,410.21, the Carmelite Sisters received $9,177.25 and the Benedictines in Waialua got $2,545.87. Also, congregations who serve in Hawaii but whose communities are based […]

Manaolana | Sidebar: Nov. 22, 2013

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Quote “Let us put ourselves in the hands of God, like a child puts himself in his daddy’s hands. That is a hand that is sure.” | Pope Francis, in his homily Nov. 12 during his morning Mass in the Domus Sanctae Marthae. The pope said God never uses his hands for violence “even when […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 22, 2013

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Advent is one of my favorite times of year, Heraldians. The candles, the anticipation and the community’s preparation for Jesus’ birth reinvigorates my spirit. Let’s start off the liturgical season with a new quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Cecilia, patron of musicians, whose feast day is Nov. 22? a) […]

Hawaii Council FCC crowns its Queen of Charity

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The royal court of the Hawaii Council of Filipino Catholic Clubs’ Queen of Charity 2013, Oct. 27, at Hualalai Academy. (Photo courtesy of Donna Urban-Higuchi) Dominica Claravall of St. Michael Parish, Kailua-Kona, was crowned the Hawaii Council of Filipino Catholic Clubs’ Queen of Charity 2013, Oct. 27, at Hualalai Academy in Kailua-Kona. She earned the […]

Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: Is it enough to pray when you feel like it?

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YOUCAT*: No. Someone who prays only when he feels like it does not take God seriously and will leave off praying. Prayer thrives on faithfulness [2650] “Pray without ceasing.” (1Thessalonians 5:17) How many of you read that Scripture verse and think to yourself: “Yeah, right. How can we pray all the time?” Well, we can. […]