Fostering a quiet culture of encounter and dialogue By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Unassuming, kind. A gentle, quiet person; Teacher, mentor, bridge. Peace meeting over ramen… The beauty of interfaith. As we live in an increasingly globalized world, Pope Francis reminds us, “It is neither a culture of confrontation nor a […]
Archives for June 2021
Christina Capecchi: Finding God in the wilderness
TWENTY SOMETHING The sense of place and pull to the wild that inspired Nick Ripatrozone’s new book are tucked in his very name. The rip-roaring surname is the name of a mountain town in central Italy, which the 40-year-old writer has visited. Like his ancestors, Nick is drawn to the mountains, living with his wife […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Like a mustard seed
11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34 The first reading for this weekend’s liturgy is from the Book of Ezekiel, who is regarded as one of the great Hebrew prophets. Not interested in themselves, but only in relaying the revelation of God, the prophets rarely left any biographical details […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: How can God abandon God?
QUESTION CORNER Q: What was the meaning of Christ’s words from the cross when he said, “Father, why have you forsaken me?” (Leicester, United Kingdom) A: Both Matthew and Mark indicate in their Gospel accounts that among the last words of Jesus on the cross were the following: “My God, my God, why have you […]
Effie Caldarola: The power of words, when necessary
FOR THE JOURNEY In Padraig O Tuama’s book, “In the Shelter,” he tells a story about a young woman traveling through Europe in the 1980s. In France, she meets a man and falls in love for the first time. They agree to meet at an embassy in Rome the following week, and on the appointed […]
Heralding back: June 11, 2021
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — June 18, 1971 CYO Float Represented Kauai Right, hundreds of people lining the sidewalks craned their necks while the eyes of thousands of others remained affixed to their television sets as huge diesel engines started, musicians began to play, and sixteen beautiful floats made their way up […]
SISTER GEORGENE PERRY, SSCC | 1928-2021
Sacred Hearts sister, teacher, counselor loved the dance of life Here are extended excerpts from the eulogy for Sacred Hearts Sister Georgene Perry, who died May 20 at age 93, by Sacred Hearts Sister Irene Barboza delivered at Sister Georgene’s funeral June 3 in the St. Margaret Mary Chapel at Sacred Hearts Academy. By Sister […]
Official notices: June 11, 2021
Bishop’s schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] June 11, 6:30 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Theresa Parish, Kihei. June 13, 10:00 am, Mass at St. Anthony Church, Wailuku (to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Parish; 138th anniversary of the Marianists in Maui and their farewell from Maui; […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 11, 2021
Happy summer, Herald quiz takers! Time for some more outdoor sports! Speaking of that, where in the Bible is the first tennis match mentioned? When Joseph served in the Pharaoh’s court! PRINTABLE VERSION 1) Current Events Servant of God Brother Joseph Dutton’s sainthood process is moving forward after Bishop Silva recently made an edict initiating […]
Sisters of Mary Help of Christians celebrate patron’s feast, ministry
By Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff Special to the Herald Hawaii’s four Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians celebrated their feast day with a special Mass May 24 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Presiding at the liturgy for the feast of Mary Help of Christians were Sacred Hearts Father Santhosh Thottankara, pastor of […]
