Hawaiian recording artist Raiatea Helm is donating half of the proceeds from the sale of her new mini-CD “Ave Maria” (after covering production and manufacturing costs) to the diocese’s Office for Social Ministry. The two-time Grammy-nominated singer recorded the Latin-language classic to the simple accompaniment of ukulele virtuoso musician Bryan Tolentino. The CD also includes […]
Archives for December 2013
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 20, 2013
Merry Christmas and Happy 2014, Heraldians! Let’s celebrate the holidays with a very special quiz. I’ll be mixing some Christmas trivia with questions to test your memory of 2013 events. Warmest wishes to you and yours! 1) Saints Pope Francis in 2013 canonized the first saint from Colombia. What is the name of this saint? […]
Photo: Star light, star bright
The diocesan prison ministry held their annual Star Light, Star Bright Christmas party for women inmates and their families at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 14. The party featured games, karaoke, food, donated gifts and a visit from Santa. From top, an inmate and child pray before lunch; Deacon Richard Abel, dressed […]
Photo: Receive the Word
The 13 members of the diocese’s seventh permanent deacon class took a big step in their formation Dec. 15 when they received the ministry of reader, or lector, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Bishop Larry Silva conferred the ministry to Joseph P. Aglia of Pahala (pictured), Jose R. Almuena Jr. of Honolulu, Jose L. Ancheta […]
Journeying through Advent with Mary
“The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception,” a painted and gilded statue attributed to Juan Martinez Montanes. (CNS photo/courtesy of National Gallery of Art) Local Catholic educators and religious find in Our Blessed Mother a luminous example to follow as we prepare for Christmas Young, poor, in her final weeks of pregnancy, forced on the road […]
Every job a gift: Sharon Chiarucci, who for years has worked to enhance parish life in Hawaii, will retire at the end of this year
Sharon Chiarucci in the chapel at St. Stephen Diocesan Center on Nov. 25. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) When it comes to Hawaii parishes, Sharon Chiarucci has seen it all. She is one of the few people who have actually been in every one of the nearly 100 Catholic churches in the state (except […]
Bishop Silva: Sharon Chiarucci’s work will bear fruit for years to come
It has been a pleasure working with Sharon Chiarucci. She is very dedicated and competent, and she is in touch with so many people. I am grateful for the personal support she has given me, especially during my pastoral visits to the parishes. She always prepares the parish well for them, is a kindly […]
‘Island-style’ celebration closes Year of Faith on Oahu
Oahu Catholics closed out the Year of Faith “Island-style” Nov. 23, with food, music, Mass and a multicultural celebration of ohana. Dozens of priests, religious and faithful made their way to Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala for the day-long event. The parish’s large grassy field was turned into a lively hub of fellowship, […]
Viriditas: Father John Fredy Quintero
Dios, esta aqui con nosotros* There was a time when I wanted to give up saying Masses in English and doing hospital visitations. Being from Colombia, Latin America, English is not my first language. I was so afraid of not being able to fulfill my responsibilities well in English. However, over time I realized that […]
Stewardship as a ‘way of life’ is focus of workshop
The Diocese of Honolulu is sponsoring Stewardship Day, “a special gathering of Catholic leaders for inspiration, learning and networking with others about stewardship as a way of life,” 8 a.m.-noon, Jan. 25, at Holy Family Church in Honolulu. The featured speaker for the day, which is open to priests, deacons, lay leaders, parish and school […]