When he was a young child, St. Damien de Veuster’s mom used to read him stories from the Bible and of the saints. His sisters followed God’s call and entered the convent, and his brother entered the priesthood. St. Damien himself discovered that trying to live the heroic lives of the saints was not always […]
Archives for May 2014
Heralding back: May 23, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 22, 1964 Alumni of Maryknoll High School have planned a reunion dinner for this Saturday evening at 6:30 at Hutch’s Supper Club. Planning the event are (sitting left to right) Jared Kaufmann, Mrs. C. T. Lee (Ellen Chun), Mrs. Norman Kam (Elsie Young), Mrs. David Tom […]
Photo: Gentle touch
A young man touches the cheek of Pope Francis during the pontiff’s weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 14. (CNS photo/Claudio Peri, EPA)
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: Was Mary only an instrument of God?
YOUCAT*: Mary was more than a merely passive instrument of God. The Incarnation of God took place through her active consent as well. [493-494, 508-511] When the angel spoke to Mary and told her that she would bear the Son of God, she didn’t say, “You got the wrong person.” She responded, “May it be […]
Photo: New acolyte
Keith Cabiles holds a chalice and paten as Bishop Larry Silva confers upon him the ministry of acolyte, May 17 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel in Kaneohe. Cabiles is one of 13 men in the diocese’s seventh class studying for the permanent diaconate. The Rite of Acolyte is the last major step before their […]
Office for Social Ministry: One of three homeless men is a veteran
Aloha, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”(John 15:13). It is fitting to remember Jesus’ words this Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who gave their lives in the service of our country. The passage also provides us the opportunity to thank all veterans who have dedicated […]
The diocese is centralizing its payroll for all church employees across the state
A new centralized payroll system is in the works for the Diocese of Honolulu. By August, the diocesan human resources office will be processing paychecks for more than 1,000 church employees in parishes, schools and offices across the state. The human resources department currently handles payroll for only about 250 people. This includes paychecks and […]
Pope Francis, with retired Benedict, canonizes Sts. John and John Paul
A massive crowd, an estimated one million people, is seen as Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass for Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 27. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — Canonizing two recent popes in the presence of his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis praised […]
Bishop praises jubilarians’ ‘amazing work over the years’
Dozens of well-wishers gathered at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa May 3 to honor 19 jubilarians who are celebrating 70, 60, 50 and 25 years of service in religious and priestly life this year. The co-cathedral was festively decked with colorful springtime flowers, and a spirit of gratitude flowed throughout the congregation as Bishop Larry Silva […]
Heralding back: May 9, 2014
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 8, 1964 An editorial cartoon honoring the May devotion to the Blessed Mother. 25 years ago — May 12, 1989 Life and death are ‘larger than politics’ “Why me?” said Father Edgar Saguinsin. “Because it’s your day off,” Sister Grace Dorothy Lim said matter-of-factly. The Marcos […]