VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald It really is the Lord that inspires me to do the things that I have done. As I try to follow the promptings, the Lord unfolds things little by little. When I left Hawaii 20 years ago, I wasn’t really sure where […]
Archives for November 2016
Mexican priest kidnapped, found alive with signs of torture
By David Agren Catholic News Service MEXICO CITY — An outspoken priest who had been reported missing in the state of Veracruz was found alive, but with signs of torture. Father Jose Luis Sanchez Ruiz, pastor of Twelve Apostles parish in Catemaco — a town known for witchcraft, some 340 miles southeast of Mexico City […]
Official notices: Nov. 18, 2016
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] November 21, 4:30 pm, Meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California. November 22, Priests’ Day, St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California. November 24, 9:00 am, Thanksgiving Day Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady […]
Maui parish hosts Missionary Basic Christian Community retreat
By Carol Ursua Special to the Herald Twenty-seven people participated in the Missionary Basic Christian Community (MBCC) Maui Encounter #104 spiritual retreat hosted by St. Ann Parish in Waihee Sept. 16-18 under the direction of spiritual leader Deacon Cornelio Pulido and his wife Linda. They came from various Maui parishes not knowing one another, but […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 18, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving, Heraldians! To show my gratitude for your support of our quiz, I’ve put together another cornucopia of Catholic trivia. I hope the light of knowledge and of our faith will be with you and your loved ones as we enter into Advent. 1) Saints Many Catholics begin a popular “Christmas novena” to this […]
Donations sought for annual Christmas party for incarcerated women and their families
“I want you to know how much I appreciate your ministry of hope for us families who have loved ones serving time. I am extremely grateful of the amount of generosity you have blessed us with — all expense paid airfare for my granddaughters and myself; and gifts unexpectedly blessed with! Not to mention the […]
Father Eugene Hemrick: Dealing wisely with turbulent times
THE HUMAN SIDE “If only I had wings like a dove that I might fly away and find rest. Far away I would flee; I would stay in the desert. I would soon find a shelter from the raging wind and storm” (Ps 55:7-9). Sadly, many people are fed up with our uncouth political atmosphere […]
Closing of Holy Doors in November symbolizes end of the Year of Mercy
Churches that opened Holy Doors a year ago to mark the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy are invited to close them on Sunday, Nov. 13, as the year comes to an end. Hawaii has seven Holy Doors. Pope Francis will solemnly conclude the Year of Mercy a week later with the closing of the […]
Carmelite Monastery: prayer petition to friends
Dear Friends of the Carmelite Monastery: We are aware that many of our friends are concerned about our diminished numbers. We are facing the challenge of discerning our future. We ask you to join us in prayer, and we will keep you informed of new developments. The Carmelite Nuns in Kaneohe Carmel of the Holy […]
Photo: Hawaii seminarian and sister honored
Hawaii diocesan seminarian William “Pila” Tulua and Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Alicia Damien Lau each received the Compassionate of Merit – Meritorious Recognition Award from the Grand Priory of America, a Jurisdiction of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem Oct. 28 at the Episcopal Cathedral of Saint […]