Heraldites, Advent starts Dec. 1 so I wanted to make sure you got an Advent joke in preparation. What happened to the man who stole an Advent calendar? He got 25 days! 1) Catholic Hawaii Back in 2009, St. Joseph Church in Kaumakani, a mission of St. Theresa Parish in Kekaha, Kauai, closed. Before it […]
Archives for November 2019
Heralding back: Nov. 29, 2019
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Dec. 12, 1969 Missionary Oriented Nuns, Maryknoll, Serves in Hawaii FASCINATION—Sister Mary Wesig, M.M., left, enjoys the attention of her second graders as she explains the structure of a simple flower to her inquisitive audience. 25 years ago — Nov. 30, 1994 Analysis: To the future On […]
Immaculate Conception recheduled, obligation remains
Just a reminder: Bishop Larry Silva has designated Dec. 9 this year as a holy day of obligation in the Diocese of Honolulu. That’s the day assigned for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which normally falls on Dec. 8. However, this year, Dec. 8 is the Second Sunday of […]
The story of Mary … live, love, learn and leave a legacy
Recommendation By Mark Clark Special to the Herald As a young girl, Mary was baptized in her neighborhood Catholic church and went on to attend the parish school, sing in the choir, and marry her sweetheart at the altar in the presence of her beloved church family. Mary also raised her children faithfully in this […]
Talk story: Embrace a thanks-giving spirit
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever and ever.” (Revelations 22: 5) Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to celebrate the blessings in our lives with family and friends, to talk story […]
Holy Trinity Parish offering 4-evening Advent mission
Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, will host its annual Advent mission sponsored by its adult faith formation team, Dec. 2-5. The mission will provide a spiritual opportunity to prepare for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to focus on the true meaning of Christmas by providing a respite from the distractions of a commercialized […]
There will be dancing: Sacred Hearts Brother Esitio Niuliki prepares for ordination
As Sacred Hearts Brother Esitio Niuliki approaches ordination, he is ready to celebrate the fulfillment of a dream By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald On a bright All Saints Day, Sacred Hearts Brother Esitio Niuliki was busy going between yardwork at his religious orders’ Bethany Center in Kaneohe and leading adoration at nearby St. Ann […]
Cathedral’s renewal proceeds
New full-length portraits of Hawaii’s two saints will enhance the basilica’s restored sanctuary By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The sanctuary of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace will sparkle for Christmas and unveil two presents — larger than life full-length portraits of Hawaii’s two saints — all part of phase 2C of […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Dear Sisters and Brothers, “Let us give thanks to the Father … he delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.” (Colossians 1:12, second reading for the Feast of Christ the King) On Nov. 24, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our diocese will have the […]
Talk story: The campaign that empowers the poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I strongly encourage all to give generously to this CCHD collection as a way to witness to Jesus. Your support for this very important collection helps empower vulnerable people living in poverty to transform their families and communities into reflections of the Kingdom of God.” (Bishop Larry Silva, letter to the […]