Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for November 2017

A new priest for the Sacred Hearts

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Waialua native Jeremy Sabugo is ordained in a vibrant, multicultural ceremony Story and photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Sacred Hearts Brother Jeremy Sabugo, 29, was ordained a priest in a Nov. 18 liturgy that highlighted the powerful impact of faith and family on a young person’s spiritual journey. St. Ann Church […]

Father Herman Gomes elected Sacred Hearts provincial superior

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The brothers and fathers of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary elected the new provincial leaders of the U.S. Province Nov. 16 at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The new provincial superior is Father Herman Gomes, pastor of St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe. He replaces Father Johnathan Hurrell who has completed […]

Star Light, Star Bright party brings Christmas joy to separated families

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “Star Light, Star Bright” is a “dream of hope that the simple act of giving would help mend damaged or strained relationships among incarcerated mothers, their children and caregivers,” said Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu, diocesan chancellor. ‘Tis the dream’s 17th season. The annual Christmas party for imprisoned women and their […]

For a deeper spiritual life, consider joining Hawaii’s Secular Carmelites

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  Do you feel called to a deeper spiritual life? Perhaps you should consider joining Hawaii’s Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS). A one-day seminar in January will introduce you to the contemplative Carmelite life for lay people. Commonly known as Secular Carmelites, the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites is a branch and an integral […]

Island parishes join 40 Days for Life with prayer, rosary, public displays

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Island parishes participated in the fall 40 Days for Life, a national community-based prolife campaign which ran from Sept. 27 to Nov. 5, with prayer, recitation of the rosary, holding of signs outside their churches and other activities. Another campaign is scheduled for the spring. On Kauai, parishioners read the 40 Days […]

Chinese officials pay poor to swap religious images for portraits of Xi

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By Catholic News Service HONG KONG — Officials in China’s eastern Jiangxi province have replaced religious images displayed by Christian families with portraits of the country’s leader, Xi Jinping. Ucanews.com reported that, on Nov. 12, pictures were uploaded to the popular social messaging service WeChat account of Huangjinbu town government, showing officials removing images of […]

VICTOR M. ABBATIELLO | 1930-2017: Hawaii Knights of Columbus leader served 57 years

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Past state deputy, executive secretary and former fourth degree district master of the Hawaii Knights of Columbus, Victor M. Abbatiello, died Oct. 5 at Kaiser Medical Center in Moanalua. Abbatiello was 86 and a distinguished member of the Knights for 57 years. Abbatiello was born on Dec. 7, 1930, in Chicago. At 17, he joined […]