Well, Quiz Whizzes, we’re trying to stump you with this issue’s questions. How many can you get right without the help of a web search?
1) Catholic Hawaii
Christ the King Parish in Kahului on Maui was originally a mission church of this Catholic parish in Puunene, which no longer exists.
- a) Holy Ghost
- b) Holy Family
- c) Holy Child Jesus
- d) Holy Rosary
2) Catholic Literature
Which of these British authors was NOT Catholic?
- a) C.S. Lewis
- b) G.K. Chesterton
- c) J.R.R. Tolkien
- d) Hilaire Belloc
3) Saints
Before the next time you fly, say a pray to this saint. Because the 17th century Franciscan priest was known to levitate while praying, he is the patron saint of air travelers, astronauts and pilots.
- a) St. Padre Pio
- b) St. Martin de Porres
- c) St. Alphonsus Ligour
- d) St. Joseph of Cupertino
4) Popes
This pope had the longest pontificate in history (not including the uncertain dates of St. Peter’s pontificate), from 1846 to 1878. He established the dogma of the Immaculate Conception and called the First Vatican Council, which defined papal infallibility. He also considered himself a “prisoner of the Vatican” when the unification of Italy led to the overthrow of the Papal States.
- a) Pius VIII
- b) Pius IX
- c) Pius X
- d) Pius XI
5) Basilicas
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is a minor basilica. Which of the following symbols is NOT usually used by basilicas to show their special papal privileges?
- a) an umbrella
- b) a small ceremonial bell
- c) papal crossed keys
- d) a papal tiara
6) Catholic Hawaii
Speaking of basilicas, what year did Honolulu’s cathedral become one?
- a) 1967
- b) 2012
- c) 2014
- d) 1997
7) All Souls
The King Street Catholic Cemetery is the burial site of one of the first people to introduce what item to Hawaii?
- a) pineapple
- b) sugar cane
- c) the ukulele
- d) the Bible
Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) d, 4) b, 5) d, 6) c, 7) c