Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for August 2015

Imperfect saint: Serra’s legacy complicated by the practices, conflicts of his time

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A bronze statue of Blessed Junipero Serra by sculptor Arthur Putnam stands on the grounds of the San Diego Presidio in San Diego, Calif., July 27. Serra chose the spot for the first Alta California mission in 1769. The mission was later moved a few miles away from the presidio. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)   SACRAMENTO, […]

Proper order: In sessions around the state, the discussion is about lowering the age of Confirmation

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Kristina DeNeve, diocesan adult faith formation coordinator, facilitates the “Restoring Proper Order” session at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, July 7. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   Catechism classes, the involvement of youth in parishes, and sacramental preparation were among the topics addressed at “Restoring Proper Order” listening sessions taking place around the diocese in […]

DEACON JULIO M. AKAPITO | 1945-2015: Former congressman, lawyer, educator served fellow Micronesians

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Deacon Julio Muritok Akapito, who came to Hawaii 11 years ago from Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia with a broad range of achievements in politics, law, education, sports and religion, and who, for the past seven years served immigrant Micronesian Catholics as a deacon at two parishes on the Big Island’s east side, […]

Vita Saxa. Life Rocks: Being a student pro-life advocate can be tough, even at a Catholic university

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For so long, I had a limited understanding of the abortion debate as being “pro-lifers vs. pro-choicers.” We battle it out at marches, in politics and all over social media. When emotions come into play, as they so often do, it’s easy to forget that the antagonism stirred up between our two groups comes from […]

Official notices: Aug. 28, 2015

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August 29, 11:00 am, Funeral Mass for Deacon Julio Akapito, St. Joseph Parish, Hilo.
August 29-30, Episcopal Visitation, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
September 1, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu.
September 2, 4:30 pm, Catholic Charities Hawaii Board of Directors, Ching Campus, Makiki

SISTER TERESITA OF THE CHILD JESUS TAM | 1920-2015: Nun brought artistry to Isle’s first cloistered community

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Sister Teresita of the Child Jesus Tam, one of the seven original founders of Hawaii’s Carmelite monastery, whose artistic and gardening talents brightened the contemplative community for four decades, died Aug. 19 in a Kaneohe care home. She was 95 and a Carmelite for 80 years. Her superior Sister Agnella Iu described her fellow Carmelite […]

Calendar briefs: Aug. 28, 2015

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Meeting topic: Women facing a demanding world How do women seek contentment in a world that is always demanding so much from them? The Women’s Faith Sharing Group will examine that question at a free evening of reflection, 6-9 p.m., Sept. 4, in Damien House at the St. Anthony Retreat Center, 3351 Kalihi Street in […]

Photo: New Marianist

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Marianist Brother Allen Pacquing, right, joins his friends, family and colleagues in a special Mass of thanksgiving, Aug. 15 at Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University. Brother Allen professed his first vows for the Marianists at Queen of Apostles Chapel in Dayton, Ohio, May 23. The Kalihi native and former pastoral associate of the Co-Cathedral […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 28, 2015

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We’re saying “aloha” to August and “salutations” to September. How fast did that month fly, quiz amigos? Quick enough to bring forth another timely set of Catholic trivia tidings below! 1) Saints Football season and other sports are in full swing. Which 3rd century martyr is noted for being a patron saint for athletes? a) […]