Franciscan Sister M. Davilyn Ah Chick, right, and Dominican Sister Malia Dominica Wong will be signing their book, “A Walk with Saint Marianne Cope of Molokai: Reflections and inspirations from her life for our living,” 3-5 p.m., Sept. 28, at Native Books/Na Mea Hawaii at the Ward Warehouse in Honolulu. The public is invited. The […]
Archives for September 2014
Obituary: Maryknoll Sister Helen Louise Gleason | 1929-2014
Missionary educator taught here for more than 30 years Maryknoll Sister Helen Louise Gleason, who spent half of her 63 years in religious life as a teacher in Hawaii parish schools, died Sept. 11 at Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, New York. She was 85. Sister Helen was assigned to Hawaii three times, in 1956, 1980 […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 26, 2014
Happy autumn, Heraldians! It’s almost time for cooler climes. October is the month of the Holy Rosary and other festive feast days. Let’s see how well you fare with my quiz of timely Catholic trivia tidbits. 1) Saints Which disease did St. Therese of Lisieux, whose feast day is Oct. 1, die of in 1897? […]
Kathleen T. Choi | In little ways
Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17) Oh no, I overslept! No time for anything formal, Lord. Thanks for a new day. Help me to serve you today. I especially ask for the gift of gratitude. Thank […]
Father John Catoir: Looking for God within
“Abide in me, as I also abide in you. A branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you, unless you abide in me” (John 15:4). This quote launched me on my journey toward the priesthood. I wanted my life to honor God and bear rich and abundant good fruit. After […]
Official notices: Sept. 26, 2014
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] September 26, 12:00 pm, Funeral Mass for Fr. Robert Siu, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. September 27-28, Episcopal Visitation, St. John Vianney Parish, Kailua. September 28, 11:00 am, Mass for the 45th Anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, […]
Parish and School News: Sept. 12, 2014
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After a steep 8-year slide, school enrollment goes up
St. Anthony School students gather at the Kalihi parish church Sept. 5 for Friday morning Mass. Students dressed in aloha attire and brought canned good donations from each grade level to the altar during the liturgy. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) Good news on the Hawaii Catholic school front: for the first […]
Sister Agnes Vera Hino, at 91, is still passing on lessons her parents taught her
Franciscan Sister Agnes Vera Hino ‘God has kept me going’ Saint Francis School will host its annual gala Sept. 20 at the Pacific Beach Hotel Grand Ballroom to benefit its tuition assistance program and honor five alumnae who have made an impact on the school and community. This year’s theme is “Taking it Back to […]
Seeking a job with the diocese? New system simplifies things
If you are a layperson who wants to work for the church, the diocese has just simplified things for you. Whether you’re seeking employment as a school principal or a parish secretary, there is now one place to go online were you can see what jobs are available statewide, fill out an application, send in […]