Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for August 2016

Hawaii Catholic schools contribute to nationwide 99 percent graduation rate

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The graduation rate of Hawaii’s seven Catholic high schools is in line with the 99 percent graduation rate of Catholic school seniors nationwide, according to the Hawaii Catholic Schools office. Approximately 500 students graduate in Hawaii each year from Damien Memorial School, Maryknoll, Sacred Hearts Academy, Saint Francis, Saint Louis, St. Joseph and St. Anthony […]

Photo: Seminarian and social ministers

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Seminarian Dario Rinaldi , center, poses with members of the social ministry of St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi. The volunteers distribute canned goods to families in need and the homeless every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rinaldi was assigned at the parish this past year to experience pastoral work. (Courtesy photo) […]

Pope names six women, six men to panel to study women deacons

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed six men and six women to a commission to study the issue of women deacons, particularly their ministry in the early church. In addition to the 12 members named Aug. 2, the pope tapped Archbishop Luis Ladaria Ferrer, secretary of the Congregation […]

Official notices: Aug. 12, 2016

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] August 14, 11:00 am, Mass for the Deacon Summer Gathering, St. Patrick Parish, Kaimuki. August 15, 7:00 pm, Mass for the 45th Anniversary of St. John the Apostle & Evangelist Parish, Mililani. August 16, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; […]

Talk Story: Our mercy ministries

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of Christian faith. Mercy has become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching its culmination in him. The Father rich in mercy (Eph2:4) … revealed his name to Moses as a God merciful […]

Obituary: Brother Leo (Odon) Vendiola, SS.CC. | 1930-2016

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Lay brother served his community as a maintenance person, driver Brother Leo (Odon) Vendiola, who served as a driver and maintenance worker for the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, died June 11 at Leahi Hospital in Honolulu. He was 85 and a religious brother for 58 years. Reflecting on his religious […]

Obituary: Brother Charles M. Kaahanui, SS.CC. | 1943-2016

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‘Working’ brother loved landscaping Molokai’s many church properties Lay Brother Charles Mahealani Kaahanui, who belonged to a six-member community of his Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary on topside Molokai, died in Wailuku, Maui, on July 27. He was 73 and a religious brother for 48 years. According to news reports, the […]

Heralding back: Aug. 12, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 12, 1966 Six Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, all island-born, made their final profession in ceremonies at St. Theresa’s Church last Saturday. Presiding at the profession was the Most Reverend John J. Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Also present were Sister Regina Catherine, C.S.J. (fourth […]

Father Victor Lanuevo, diocesan priest: Living in dying

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald Whenever you feel helpless, when you are in a confining, limiting situation with few options, embrace that condition and live it in your own way; and then you can overcome anything that bothers you. Even if you don’t know what happens […]