The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities are hosting their annual Transitus celebration on Friday, Oct. 3, at Saint Francis Convent, 2715 Pamoa Road, in Manoa Valley. The Transitus commemorates the passage from death to eternal life of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrated worldwide by Franciscans on the eve of their patron’s feast […]
Archives for September 2014
Bishop Silva calls for special collection for Middle East victims
Following the lead of the American bishops, Bishop Larry Silva wrote to all Hawaii pastors and priest parish administrators on Aug. 28, asking them to take up a special collection before the end of October for “Christians and others suffering persecution in the Middle East.” “Pope Francis recently wrote to the Secretary of the United […]
Stephen Kent: Learning from history
While searching for a strategy to deal with a murderous band of thugs, called the Islamic State by some, the nation’s leadership must evaluate how this strategy will be implemented. The Islamic State poses a perplexing question because it is not a nation upon which we can declare war. It is a large group of […]
Serra Club to host priest appreciation dinner
The Serra Club of Honolulu invite all priests living in Hawaii at a gala appreciation dinner at the Hale Koa Hotel at 6 p.m., Oct. 14. Diocesan, religious order, military and visiting priests are welcome. Reservations must be made by Oct. 1 by contacting Serran June Brieske at 836-3080 or by email at thebrieskes1@juno.com. Founded […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 12, 2014
Hola, quizzicals! There’s a lot going on as we dive into September. On the liturgical calendar are the feasts of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. It’s also the season for sports and football fans. I’ve sprinkled some questions below related to those themes. 1) Saints The “Three Holy Hierarchs” honored by the […]
Newman Center hosting presentations on aging
The Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa is hosting Issues on Aging, three presentations on growing older, 7-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, 23 and 24. On Sept. 22, Sister Joanne Dehmer, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, will speak about aging with wisdom, grace and compassion. She will address the spiritual […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: Sept. 12, 2014
Quote “It was not our goal to inspire others, although we may have. … You never know who you will touch or connect with.” | Christina Jackson, the mother of 16-year-old Kara Jackson, an altar server from Middleton, Ohio, who is on a mission to serve at Mass in all 50 states. Kara, who has […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: The paradox of faith
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. As we do so, it’s important to transport ourselves back to the days of Roman rule when the Apostles walked the earth with Jesus. Imagine death sentences being commonplace and the type of execution a warning and a deterrent. Then, image that […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: What is a conscience?
YOUCAT*: Conscience is the inner voice in a man that moves him to do good under any circumstance and to avoid evil by all means. At the same time it is the ability to distinguish the one from the other. In the conscience God speaks to man. [1776-1779] Deep down within us we sense God’s […]
Manaolana | Building bridges: Pope helps launch worldwide student social network
VATICAN CITY — The wisdom of “It takes a village to raise a child” has been lost as kids are either overprotected by permissive parents or neglected, Pope Francis said. “The educational partnership has been broken” as families, schools and society are “no longer united together for the child,” he said Sept. 4 after holding […]
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