Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for February 2021

Catholic Charities Hawaii successfully handled millions in COVID-19 rental assistance requests

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald During the 2020 holidays, while many were taking time off to enjoy the season, a team at Catholic Charities Hawaii worked long days, seven days a week to make sure that Hawaii renters got the assistance they needed during the pandemic. Led by Stella Wong, vice president for programs, […]

Heralding back: Feb. 19, 2021

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 26, 19771 Catholic Social Service Needs Support From All — Annual Appeal MARRIAGE COUNSELING – (left) Married couples often have their own solutions to solve their marriage difficulties. However, just like some physical illnesses cannot be cured at home and a doctor must be sought, some […]

Official notices: Feb. 19, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] February 19, 6:00 pm, Permanent Deacon Ordination of Alejandrino (Andy) Ragasa and Averiet Soto, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lihue. February 20, 7:00 am, Mass followed by blessing of new parish hall, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lihue; 5:00 pm, Mass with Rite of Election for Kauai Vicariate, St. […]

Chaminade ‘previews’ school for potential students

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Chaminade University of Honolulu will host a free virtual Silverswords “preview week” for prospective students who want to learn more about the school’s academic programs and student life, 3-5 p.m. daily, March 1-5. Students and faculty will share stories of their educational experiences at Chaminade during the open house. Sessions will include information on Chaminade’s […]

Talk story: Listening with an open heart

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Fraternity means to lend a helping hand.  Fraternity means respect, listening with an open heart…It is the challenge of our times.” (Pope Francis, Feb. 4, First International Day of Human Fraternity) While many might argue that the COVID-19 pandemic is the most profound challenge in the world today, Pope Francis contends […]

Scrub Bucket offering women’s retreat

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Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries is offering the women’s weekend contemplative retreat, “Father Knows Best,” 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 26 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 28, at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The cost of $240 includes private room and bath with air conditioning and Saturday eve Liturgy. Meals will be catered. All COVID-19 guidelines […]

Diocese hosting presentation via Zoom on Shroud of Turin

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  The diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Religious Education is offering a free presentation via Zoom on the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, 9:30-11 a.m., Feb. 27. “Faith and Reason: The Compelling Science of the Shroud of Turin” is a Magis Center presentation given by […]

Bishop sprays holy water from firetruck to ‘cleanse’ city

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By Manuel Rueda Catholic News Service BOGOTA, Colombia — The bishop of a Colombian city that is suffering from a deadly spike in drug violence boarded a firetruck to spray the town’s main street with holy water and help to “cleanse it” of evil. Bishop Rubén Jaramillo Montoya performed the gesture Feb. 10 during a […]

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