Dear Herald devotees, now that Memorial Day has passed and we are in the summer season, it’s time to pull out those bifocal sunglasses of yours (all the cool kids are doing it) while pouring over our ever-entertaining quiz.
1. CHURCH IN HAWAII
Before entering the seminary, recently ordained diocesan priest William M. “Pila” Tulua had been all of the following except which:
- a. Tour bus driver
- b. Medical assistant
- c. Fast food manager
- d. Religious brother
2. CURRENT EVENTS
Jesuit philosopher and scientist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin got a prominent mention at what recent event?
- a. The annual meeting of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
- b. Primary election speeches in Kentucky
- c. A worldwide gathering of Society of Jesus provincials
- d. The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
3. MORE CHURCH IN HAWAII
Which 90-year-old Oahu Catholic school closed down on June 1 due to declining enrollment?
- a. St. Anthony School in Kalihi
- b. St. John Vianney in Kailua
- c. St. George in Waimanalo
- d. St. Michael in Waialua
4. SAINTS
June 9 is the feast day of St. Ephrem. What country was this saint from?
- a. Israel
- b. Egypt
- c. Russia
- d. Syria
5. CURRENT EVENTS
On June 29, Pope Francis will create 14 cardinals. The cardinals hail from all of these countries except which?
- a. Madagascar
- b. U.S.
- c. Pakistan
- d. Japan
6. POPE
Pope Francis made headlines recently after reports came out about statements he allegedly made in a private meeting with Chilean abuse survivors. What were his remarks reportedly about?
- a. Chile’s bishops
- b. The Vatican bank
- c. Homosexuality
- d. Papal infallibility
7. SCRIPTURES
The June 3 Gospel reading about the Last Supper is from what book of the Bible?
- a. Matthew
- b. Mark
- c. Luke
- d. John
Answers: 1, c; 2, d; 3, a; 4, d; 5, b; 6, c; 7, b