Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for August 2016

Witness to sanctity

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These reflections about Mother Teresa of Calcutta are by a priest who spent years working closely with her in India, especially with the Hansen’s disease patients under her care. These passages were first published in the July and August parish bulletins of St. Damien of Molokai Parish on Molokai where the author, a member of […]

Cathedral campaign renews ‘living church,’ not a museum

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By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald “This is not just a museum building, this is a living church.” Father Gary Secor, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, explains in a new short promotional video the significance of the iconic downtown Honolulu landmark. As the film rolls with stunning images […]

Passing the torch

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THE DIOCESE OF HONOLULU: 75 YEARS The two bishops who navigated the transition between mission and diocese were both significant figures By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Peter Alencastre was 5 years old when he came to Hawaii in 1882, 16 when the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown, 21 when Hawaii was annexed by the United […]

Maui parish welcomes new religious order

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By Mary Rosenthal Special to the Herald The Catholic community of Lahaina, Maui, welcomed two sisters of a religious order new to Hawaii, the Missionary Sisters of Faith, who will work in Maria Lanakila Parish and the parish’s Sacred Hearts School. A third sister is expected in December. The two sisters are Sister Roviesa Orias […]

Official notices Aug. 26, 2016

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] August 27, 10:00 am, Diocesan Review Board, Chancery, downtown Honolulu. August 27-28, Episcopal Visitation, St. Roch Parish, Kahuku. August 30, 9:00 am, Diocesan Finance Council, Chancery. August 31, 4:30 pm, Catholic Charities Hawaii Board of Directors, Ching Campus, Makiki. September 1, 10:00 am, […]

Talk story: Story sessions share closeness to poor

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Our faith in Christ, who became poor, and was always close to the poor and the outcast, is the basis of our concern for the integral development of society’s most neglected members.” (Pope Francis) This summer has been full of folks “talking story” about encountering God through parish social ministries with […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 26, 2016

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Summer’s coming to a close, quizzicals. I spy autumn on the horizon as we step into September. I hope your love of learning about the Catholic faith spans all seasons, because here I have another awesome quiz for you! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Monica, whose feast day is Aug. […]

Carolyn Woo: I have met hope … in person

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OUR GLOBAL FAMILY In July I traveled to Serbia, Greece and Lebanon to review the refugee situation now that the borders to Northern Europe are closed. While the flow of people has diminished, it has not ceased. Migration is now largely dependent on traffickers who charge individuals 4,000 to 6,000 euros to facilitate illegal crossings. […]