“Today this message goes out to the ends of the earth to reach all peoples, especially those scarred by war and harsh conflicts that seem stronger than the yearning for peace,” the pope said Dec. 25.
Archives for December 2016
Father Gary Secor named monsignor
Bishop Larry Silva surprised diocesan vicar general Father Gary Secor with a very special announcement at the Christmas party for diocesan staff Dec. 22 – a newly minted title, “Monsignor.”
A look back at 2016
A month-by-month review of Catholic news in Hawaii in the past year as reported in the Hawaii Catholic Herald.
Stewardship Day set with a slate of sessions on time, talent, treasure
The diocesan Stewardship and Development office will host its fifth annual “Stewardship Day,” Jan. 28 at Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala. This year’s Stewardship Day features a keynote presentation by Father Andrew Kemberling, chairman of the board for the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC).
Upcoming rites bring deacon candidates closer to ordination
On Jan. 15, 2017, in a special liturgical ceremony at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe at 2 p.m., deacon formation Class 9 members will publicly declare their willingness to be candidates for the permanent diaconate. The diocese’s eighth permanent deacon class, whose members have already completed four years of formation, is scheduled to receive the Rite of Acolyte on Feb. 12, 2017, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel.
Photos: Around the diocese
Parishioners at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi, capped off a year of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the parish with a “Centennial Choral Fest,” Nov. 20. Members of the Japanese Religious Committee for the World Federation came to Hawaii earlier this month to attend memorial services for the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Official notices: Dec. 30, 2016
Bishop Larry Silva’s schedule and announcements/appointments for Dec. 30, 2016-Jan. 12, 2017.
Sister Roviesa Orias Jadlocon, Missionary Sisters of Faith: Faith and Grace
“When I see the tears of the children as they pray for their parents or loved ones, or those who are sick during our bible reflection periods, I know they are really touched by God. That is my consolation. Everything is the grace of God.”
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Birthday Blessings
“Thanks from the bottom of our heart for your daily witness, which nourishes our hopes and our dreams, and gives us continuous glimmers of light.” These were the words of thanks that Pope Francis heard on the afternoon of his 80th birthday, Dec. 17, after celebrating breakfast with a group of homeless persons.
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 30, 2016
Happy 2017, quizzicians! For my latest quiz, I will test you on how well you remember the events and happenings of the year past. Get those thinking caps and retrospective spectacles on!
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