Chaminade University of Honolulu welcomed Marianist Brother Edward Brink as its new rector on July 1. Brother Brink was a regent for Chaminade from 2007 to 2015. During that term, he also served as assistant for education for the Marianists’ U.S. province, a role in which he managed relationships with three universities run by the […]
Archives for July 2016
Photo: Private school, public purpose
Thirty Palolo Elementary School fourth, fifth, and sixth graders participated in Ka Lei ‘Ike (Embrace the Knowledge) summer classes at Sacred Hearts Academy. The students were immersed in reading and math classes, and in leadership training, and enjoyed favorite electives such as music, theater, ceramics, videography, and multiple field trips. The Academy and Palolo also […]
Father William J. Byron SJ: Remembering Elie Wiesel and remembering the unborn
LOOKING AROUND Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and eloquent witness who kept alive the memory of the extermination of 6 million Jews by the Nazis during World War II, died on July 2 at age 87. His mission in life was to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and to speak out against forgetfulness and violence. […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Material things do not endure
18th Sunday In Ordinary Time Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; Luke 12:13-21 The first reading is from the Book of Ecclesiastes, sometimes referred to as the Book of Qoheleth, a book rarely appearing in the readings at Mass. It is among the works in the Bible collectively called the Wisdom Literature. As such, it […]
Photo: Faith formation on Lanai
The diocesan Faith Formation Conference is making its way to each island, this month bringing workshops and worship to Sacred Hearts Church in Lanai City, July 15-16. The Lanai conference included Mass, a keynote session by new Saint Louis School director of academics Michael K. Paekukui and discussions on topics from the sacraments to Safe […]
Father Eugene Hemrick: A spirit of inclusion to break down walls
THE HUMAN SIDE Residing on Capitol Hill is like living in the Green Zone in Baghdad: Sophisticated barriers abound all around its perimeters. Ironically, they were constructed by Latinos, the same people some Americans would like to wall off. On top of this, some want to wall off Muslims from entering our country. In our […]
Official notices: July 29, 2016
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] July 25-31, World Youth Day, Kraków, Poland. August 11, 6:00 pm, Catholic Charities Hawaii Gala in honor of the retirement of Jerry Rauckhorst, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki. Announcements/Appointments Bishop Silva has appointed Bro. Edward Brink, S.M. as a Member of the Diocesan Board […]
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Places of mercy and hope
“Let the church always be a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven.” (Pope Francis) These words greeted folks on Kauai and in Windward Oahu gathered to share, learn and “talk story” about their parish social ministries with vulnerable persons in their communities. Holy Cross parishioners in Kalaheo talked about […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 29, 2016
Is it already time to say goodbye to summer, quiz friends? The season of leisure was fun while it lasted. Whether you are heading back to work or school, take this quiz along with you. Continue to be enlightened about your faith as we enter into August. 1) Saints Which saint, a patron for clergy, […]
‘The Innocents’
Film about Benedictine nuns violated by Russian soldiers after WWII called a story of hope amid darkness By Allana Haynes Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Anne Fontaine, director of “Coco Before Chanel” and “Gemma Bovery,” released her most recent work, “The Innocents,” about a group of Benedictine nuns in Warsaw, Poland, raped by soldiers after […]