Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for June 2014

St. Vincent de Paul Society continues quietly its affordable housing mission

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This past February marked 13 years of quiet success for an Oahu affordable housing complex for people on limited incomes run by a small lay Catholic organization. The Manana Gardens Apartments in Pearl City provides subsidized two-bedroom units for 71 families. The apartments are sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Honolulu District and managed […]

Office for Social Ministry: We can make a difference

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Aloha, “We can make a difference!” These words may have been among those proclaimed by the early Christians at Pentecost when they went out to share the Good News. These words were repeated often by folks recently gathered at Catholic Charities on Oahu for a Partners in Care retreat on advocacy around homelessness and affordable […]

Official notices: June 20, 2014

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] June 20, 5:00 pm, Mass for St. Elizabeth School’s Golden Jubilee, St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. June 21, 8:00 am, Mass for Oahu Faith Formation Conference, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 5:00 pm, 170th Anniversary Celebration for St. John the Baptist Parish, Kalihi. June 22, […]

Photo: Uke master, scholarship winner

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Nick Acosta, a 2014 Damien Memorial School graduate, is this year’s recipient of the $1,000 Lili Anama Park Memorial Scholarship from Ukulele Festival Hawaii. He is a master on the four strings, despite being born without his right arm below the elbow. Trained by famed ukulele instructor and festival founder Roy Sakuma, Nick will be […]

Photo: One nation, under God

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Deacon Kin Borja, district manager of Hawaii’s Knights of Columbus, displays a proclamation issued June 12 by Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui in recognition of U.S. Flag Day, June 14. The proclamation commends the role of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus in petitioning President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 […]

Heralding back: June 20, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — June 19, 1964 Besides the ordination of the three priests on Saturday, three other young seminarians were advanced another step closer to the priesthood. The initial step of tonsure was taken by Mr. Gary Colton and Mr. James Downs and Mr. Cornelio Gorospe was ordained a subdeacon […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 20, 2014

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June flew by in the blink of an eye, quizzicals. We’re now in the middle of summer and amidst a long stretch of Ordinary Time. Kick off your shoes, relax and let your mind wander with my latest set of quiz questions. 1) Saints New archbishops gather in Rome on June 29 to receive their […]

Manaolana | Sidebar: June 20, 2014

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Quote “We do not stop being missionaries of Christ when we go to the stadium or when we passionately follow the national team in front of any technological device. With all the joy and hope that emerge from our faith, we would like to accompany the faithful soccer fans with prayers, reflections and comments.” | […]