Vintage news bits from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported and printed in the Hawaii Catholic Herald.
Archives for December 2016
The house that mercy built
“Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees him. Shows us your face and we will be saved.” Gathered in the living room of the “Mercy House” on Nov. 27, friends and benefactors of this special project prayed these words in unison.
Bishop Larry Silva’s 2016 Christmas message: Listening for angel voices
We need to pay more attention to angels! “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) That was their message to the shepherds that first Christmas night, and if we are attentive, it is their message to all of us as well.
Photos: Shining brightly
On Dec. 10, the diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party for inmates and their families at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua. The day included games and activities such as Christmas card decorating.
Photos: Transitional deacon
Bishop Larry Silva ordained Sacred Hearts Brother Jeremy Sabugo a “transitional deacon” during a Dec. 8 liturgy at St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki. As a deacon, Brother Sabugo will now be able to preach and assist at the altar during Mass, meanwhile completing his final formation steps toward priesthood.
Chaminade University picks lay woman as president
Chaminade University’s board of regents announced Dec. 8 the selection of Lynn M. Babington to serve as the school’s tenth president. She begins Aug. 1, 2017, succeeding Marianist Brother Bernard Ploeger, who has held the post since 2009.
Traveling icon focus of Marianists’ 200th anniversary
For 18 months, ending on Jan. 22, 2018, the Society of Mary (Marianists) and the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (Marianist Sisters) are celebrating the bicentennial of their foundations around the world.
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Have a very Mercy Christmas!
“We are called to enlarge the horizons of our hearts, to be surprised by the life that is presented each day with its newness.” (Pope Francis’ 2016 Advent message) This year Advent challenged us to enlarge the horizons of our hearts and be surprised by the celebration of new life revealed in the mystery we might call “Mercy Christmas.”
Photo: In the spirit of Christmas
Daughters of St. Paul and some of their customers at Pauline Books and Media in downtown Honolulu gather around the nativity scene for a photo on Nov. 27 during the store’s annual open house weekend. Pauline Books and Media has a diverse selection of books, DVDs, music, and religious items — many great gift ideas for Christmas.
Heralding back: Dec. 16, 2016
Vintage news bits from 10, 25 and 50 years ago as reported and printed in the Hawaii Catholic Herald.