WORLD REFUGEE DAY By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Getting to know someone who is a refugee can wipe away fears and dismantle distorted ideologies, Pope Francis said. Highlighting World Refugee Day, which is marked June 20, the pope asked that “concrete attention go to the women, men and children fleeing from […]
Archives for June 2017
Heralding back: June 30, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — June 30, 1967 Liturgy changes, effective June 29, include elimination of the maniple, the band of colored cloth formerly worn on the priest’s left arm at Mass, as well as several small changes in the Mass itself. Father Elmo Romagosa, executive editor of the Clarion Herald, New […]
At Fatima, cardinal consecrates Lebanon, Middle East to Mary
By Catholic News Service FATIMA, Portugal — Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai consecrated Lebanon and all the Middle East to Mary in Fatima, praying for peace and stability. Thousands of faithful from the Middle East as well as Lebanese diaspora from around the world also made the pilgrimage for the “Lebanon Day in Fatima,” which began […]
Maui parish priests break a sweat to keep parishioners healthy in body and spirit
The priests of St. Joseph Parish in Makawao, Maui, charged with keeping their flock spiritual ly fit, are going a step further — literally. Many steps, actually. Father Jaime Jose and Father Drexel Ramos are teaming up with the parish Social Outreach Ministry to offer physical activities to help keep parishioners healthy in body, mind […]
Talk Story: A special athlete with special gifts
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “People with disabilities are a gift for the family and an opportunity to grow in love, mutual aid and unity.” (Pope Francis, March 19, 2016) It has been almost 20 years since I first signed up as a volunteer with Special Olympics Hawaii State Summer Games at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. […]
Knights of Columbus on bikes to host July 4 barbeque
Members of the Knights of Columbus and the Hawaii branch of Knights on Bikes invite Island faithful to a special day of activities July 4 in Kailua. A barbecue is scheduled at St. John Vianney Church immediately after the annual Kailua Independence Day parade. The annual parade, from 10 a.m. to noon, draws hundreds of […]
Pope Francis: Help youth see the blessings of adulthood
DIOCESAN CONVENTION By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service ROME — Instead of “pretending to be adolescents,” parents must help young people see the blessing of growing into adulthood, Pope Francis told priests, religious, catechists and parish council members from the Diocese of Rome. The belief that youthfulness is a model of success “is one […]
Saint Francis alumni homecoming luau to benefit scholarship fund
E komo mai. E hoolaulea i ke ola Franciscan. Come and celebrate the Franciscan spirit. The Saint Francis School Alumni Association is hosting its 27th annual Alumni Homecoming Mass and Luau, Aug. 5, at the Saint Francis School campus. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a Memorial Mass in the convent chapel, followed by […]
Official notices: June 30, 2017
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] July 1-4, National Convocation of Catholic Leaders, Orlando, Florida. July 8, 7:30 am, Mass for Faith Formation Conference and Confirmation, Sacred Hearts Parish, Lanai; 6:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, St. Roch Parish at St. Joachim Mission Church, Punaluu. [Msgr. Gary Secor] July 9, 10:30 […]
Archdiocese collects blood to celebrate Cardinal Tagle’s 60th birthday
MANILA, Philippines — Instead of material gifts, a priest and employees of the Archdiocese of Manila gifted Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle with their blood. The collection drive was held at the Archdiocesan Chancery in the historic Intramuros on June 19 to commemorate the birthday of the cardinal, who will turn 60 June 21. Father Sanny […]
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