By Monica Cobb-Adams Special to the Herald Only by the grace of God were my sister Debra Stephenson and I able to go on a pilgrimage in 2013 to Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. We visited many beautiful, holy places. One of the highlights was Fatima in Portugal, a place special to me because of […]
Archives for October 2016
Heralding back: Oct. 21, 2016
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 21, 1966 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney began the blessing of the new buildings of Our Lady of the Mount Church in the entrance to the convent. He is seen reciting the liturgical prayers of blessing surrounded by Father Joseph Ferrario, Father Eugene Morin, SS.CC. […]
International statue visiting Isles next year
The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, will be in Hawaii from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. This visit is part of the two-year Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima’s appearance to the three children of Fatima, Portugal in […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 21, 2016
We are moseying into the latter parts of the year, quizzicians. My did 2016 zoom by. This quiz will take you to the end of October through All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Learning about the Catholic faith doesn’t stop, no matter the season. 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is Nov. 4, […]
Official notices: Oct. 21, 2016
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] October 22, 9:00 am, Diocesan Youth Day, St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe. October 23, Pilgrimage to Kalaupapa, Molokai. October 25, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 11:30 am, Stewardship and Development Commission, Chancery; 6:30 pm, Confirmation Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. […]
Talk Story: October stories of hope
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) Despite a record rainfall flooding downtown Hilo on Oct. 5, more than 200 people, including folks from parishes across Hawaii island, gathered at Sangha Hall for the Hawaii Island Inter-Faith Coalition on Homelessness […]
Sacred Hearts Secular Branch leaders meet here for their annual conference
With blessings from Sacred Hearts Congregation provincials Father Johnathan Hurrell and Sister Regina Mary Jenkins, the Secular Branch of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary convened its annual leadership conference at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center Sept. 25-27. The U.S. Sectors — East (Massachusetts), West (California, Idaho and Florida) and Hawaii (Kauai, […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Where is heaven?
QUESTION CORNER Q: I am 91 years old and I am wondering just where heaven is. I have heard priests say that it is here on earth, the same as hell and purgatory. But when I pray the Apostles’ Creed I say, “He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God […]
Father John Catoir: ‘Spotlight’ on child abuse
The Oscar for best picture of the year went to “Spotlight,” the movie that told the story of the child sex abuse scandal in the Archdiocese of Boston. It was released Nov. 6, 2015, and received six Oscar nominations, including two wins. To date, it has grossed nearly $100 million in foreign and domestic […]
Photo: Hail Mary, full of grace
Devotees of Our Lady of Fatima pray at Ala Moana Beach Park Oct. 13 as part of the 10th annual public rosary in honor of the anniversary of the last apparition of the Blessed Mother to three children in Portugal. The event included a procession around the park, floral offerings and Marian hymns. (HCH photos […]