Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for December 2017

Pope prays for world’s suffering children on Christmas

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Those who recognize the Lord in the baby Jesus in the manger also should recognize his presence in children suffering today because of war, poverty and immigration, Pope Francis said. “Jesus knows well the pain of not being welcomed and how hard it is not […]

The permanent deacon ordination class of 2018

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A doctor, a mortgage loan consultant, a parish business manager and others prepare to commit to lives of service Glenn (Mike) M. Brown Age: 63 Birthplace: Wharton, West Virginia Wife: Michelle Children: Jason, Brittany Occupation: U.S. Air Force financial management Parish: St. Jude. Kapolei Ricardo M. Burgos Age: 50 Birthplace: Ponce, Puerto Rico Wife: Danielle […]

‘A sacrament of service’: Diocese to host ‘inquiry weekends’ for possible permanent diaconate candidates

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    By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald As one cohort of permanent deacon candidates culminates its formation journey with ordination in early 2018, the diocesan Deacon Formation office is already preparing for its next wave of vocations. Formation for Deacon Class 10 is slated to start in 2019. Registration is now open […]

2017 in review: Events and images of the year past highlight the vibrant faith of the Diocese of Honolulu

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From ordinations and religious professions, to new family programs and forms of community outreach, 2017 saw Hawaii Catholics embracing the call to live as stewards of the Gospel. The Hawaii Catholic Herald was there to cover in word and photos another year in the ever-evolving Island church. Here is a month-by-month rundown of some of […]

Christmas proclaims hope, charity where fear reigns, pope says

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas calls believers to see God’s presence where he is often perceived as absent, especially in the “unwelcomed visitor, often unrecognizable, who walks through our cities and our neighborhoods, who travels on our buses and knocks on our doors,” Pope Francis said. “Christmas is […]

Pope’s New Year priorities: Refugees, youths, trips, Curia reform

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Foreign trips, a focus on the rights and needs of migrants and refugees and a Synod of Bishops dedicated to young people all are on the 2018 calendar for Pope Francis. His activities and the passions that drive them are familiar by now. In fact, March […]

Talk story: Giving hospitality to angels

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Peace to all people and to all nations on earth! Peace, which the angels proclaimed to the shepherds on Christmas night, is a profound aspiration for everyone, for each individual and all peoples, and especially for those who most keenly suffer its absence.” (Pope Francis, “Message for World Peace,” Jan. 1, […]