Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for May 2017

Pray for vocations

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Diocesan vocations director Father Rheo Ofalsa shared a reflection for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on May 7: When we speak about vocation, we can’t ignore the aspect of mission. On this theme of mission and vocation, I can’t help but recall the recent Disney movie, “Moana.” Deep vocational themes are imbued throughout […]

Island priests to converge this month at Turtle Bay for annual convocation

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  By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Most of Hawaii’s priests will disappear from their parishes for five days in May to convene on Oahu’s north shore for their annual week of rejuvenation and fraternity. It’s the Priests Convocation 2017, May 15-19, at the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku. The priests check in Monday at […]

Catholic Charities names new vice president-philanthropy

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Catholic Charities Hawaii named Mary Leong Saunders as its new vice president-philanthropy, in charge of fund development and community engagement programs and activities. She began May 1. Saunders had previously been executive director of Family Promise of Hawaii, a nonprofit organization serving homeless families with children. There she oversaw all operations including fund development, donor […]

Richard Doerflinger: Death without dignity in D.C.

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A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY Recent partisan impasses in Congress raise the question: Can the two parties agree on anything? One issue they should agree on may come up this spring, as appropriations bills for the next fiscal year are debated. The Council of the District of Columbia and the mayor have approved a law allowing […]

Official notices: May 5, 2017

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] May 6, 10:30 am, Mass and Jubilee Celebration for Clergy and Religious, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi; 5:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, Immaculate Conception Parish, Ewa. [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 5:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, Manoa Punahou Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church, Punahou. May 7, […]

Father Eugene Hemrick: Science isn’t always glamorous

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Some consider it miraculous, some fear it and still others wish it never existed. The “it” is science that can create awesome wonders and produce fearful results. Thanks to science, our lifespan is longer, crippling pain has been reduced and we are better protected against deadly diseases. On the other hand, science has created the […]

Pope Benedict, 90, celebrates birthday with beer, pretzels

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A bit of Bavaria, including German beer and pretzels, came to the Vatican to help celebrate retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 90th birthday. “Thank you for bringing Bavaria here,” he told his guests, commenting on the beauty of gathering together under a blue Roman sky with white […]

Heralding back: May 5, 2017

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 12, 1967 Left, an editorial cartoon depicting the Blessed Mother and the message of peace and prayer she gave to the world through the visionaries of the Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal. 25 years ago — May 8, 1992 Valley of the Temples to dedicate statue […]

Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong to receive Maryknoll’s Kekumano award

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Maryknoll School will honor Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, a 1968 graduate, with its Noblesse Oblige Service Award at the 19th annual Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Award and Scholarship Dinner, May 13, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Maj. Gen. Wong is being recognized for his lifetime of service to country, state, community and alma mater. […]