VIEW FROM THE PEW “America, America, God mend thy every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self control, thy liberty in law.” Not the text for an invocation at a national political convention later this month, but it would sure be fitting there. We sang that patriotic prayer at Mass July 4, sending the congregation forth […]
Archives for July 2016
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: He will come to us
16TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Genesis 18:1-10a; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42 The Book of Genesis provides us with this weekend’s first reading. For a century or more, Genesis has carried the heavy burden of being considered almost totally in terms of its creation narratives, of which actually there are several, but Genesis offers other […]
Christina Capecchi: What George Washington and Pope Benedict have in common
TWENTY SOMETHING I’ve been listening to Lillian Cunningham’s “Presidential” podcast, trying to glean insights into our nation’s earliest leaders. In a month that is sure to contain fireworks — from the Fourth of July to the Republican and Democratic conventions — it feels quieting and introspective to cast my mind back to our first presidents. […]
Heralding back: July 15, 2016
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 22, 1966 Miss Suzanne Nitta, a junior of Maryknoll High School, is conducting research as an apprentice to Dr. Thomas C. Cheng of the Department of Zoology at the University of Hawaii. Suzanne was selected to participate in the Hawaii Junior Science Apprenticeship Program on […]
Letters to the Herald: July 15, 2016
Support peace The more than 400 members of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities are asking for all people in the United States to join them in praying for the victims of the shootings in Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and to work together to end gun violence […]
Official notices: July 15, 2016
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] July 15, 12:00 pm, Annual Meeting of the Members of the Corporation of HOPE Services Hawaii, Chancery, downtown Honolulu. July 15-16, Diocesan Pastoral Council, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe. July 16-17, Episcopal Visitation, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Wahiawa. July 19, 9:30 […]
Photo: Touching sanctity
A parishioner touches a first-class relic of St. Junipero Serra during a special Holy Hour for Vocations event, July 6 at St. Theresa Co-Cathedral in Honolulu. The relic was brought to the Islands by the Serra Club for veneration and for local faithful to ask the intercession of St. Junipero, patron for vocations, for more […]
Talk story: Gatherings that enrich
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Parishioners from Leeward and Central Oahu parishes gathered recently for an “enrichment gathering” to talk story about their social ministries and to learn from each other. Our host parish was St. John Apostle and Evangelist in Mililani. The other churches were Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa; Our Lady of Good Counsel, […]
Photo: For service to the Academy
Sacred Hearts Academy head of school Betty White, second from right, was recognized for outstanding leadership and community service at the 39th Annual YWCA Oahu LeaderLuncheon on June 14 at the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki. White, a lifelong advocate for girls’ education, has dedicated more than four decades to serving at Sacred Hearts Academy. The LeaderLuncheon, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 15, 2016
Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy! 1) Saints A popular “Prayer for Generosity” which begins, “Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve,” is often attributed to the saint […]