Story and photos by Gabriella Munoz Special to the Herald On July 25, the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry held an island-wide forum for young adult ministry leaders at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City. It was a large turnout. Thirty-eight representatives from 18 parishes across Oahu attended the […]
Archives for August 2017
Bishop Larry Silva: Beware of the weeds
WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered July 23 at the Deacon Summer Gathering at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona. Sometimes weeds can be pretty — and maybe even nourishing! Any gardener or farmer knows that they are very common […]
FATHER MAURICE G. MCNEELY | 1930-2017
Former military chaplain served in Isles for 30 years By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Maurice G. McNeely, a former military chaplain who served in Hawaii for 30 years, died July 29 in Michigan. He was 87 and a priest for 59 years. A funeral Mass was scheduled for Aug. 5 at Most Holy […]
Sister Dolores Rosso, Maryknoll Sisters: Ministers to each other
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I was at Maryknoll High School for zillions of years as an educator, and later served as executive director of the alumni association. My students continue to keep in touch with me. I will never forget Hawaii because of its beauty and […]
Official notices: August 11, 2017
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] August 12, 5:00 pm, Mass for Bishop’s Circle Donor Society Members, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. August 13, Pilgrimage to Kalaupapa, Molokai. August 15, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 7:00 pm, Ordination to the diaconate […]
School News: August 11. 2017
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Wailuku parish hosting bingo social
St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Wailuku, Maui, is hosting a summer bingo social for senior parishioners and their friends 2:30-4:30 p.m., Aug. 19, in St. Anthony School cafeteria. Enjoy light refreshments and the chance to win great prizes. Admission is free, though donations for the prize table are welcomed. Prizes should be $6 or […]
Tourism should benefit both travelers and local communities, Vatican says
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While tourism can broaden travelers’ horizons and improve local economies, it cannot be seen as being part of “sustainable development” unless it includes respect for workers’ rights, the local culture and the environment, said Cardinal Peter Turkson. The U.N. General Assembly proclaimed 2017 the International Year of Sustainable […]
Talk story: Summer blessings in a backpack
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” (Matthew: 19:14) In the Gospel, Jesus recognized the special blessing of vulnerable children among us. This summer, some of our Hawaii parishes have been attending to the […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 11, 2017
Got your thinking caps ready, quizzicals? It’s time for another round of Catholic trivia to test your wits and deepen your knowledge about our faith. Sharpen your pencils and let’s see how well you score! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Clare of Assisi, whose feast day is Aug. 11? a) […]
