VIEW FROM THE PEW When or why did flag-waving become so belligerent and bellicose? We are about to join a global TV-watching marathon as the Olympic Games get underway. News media are already primed to expect how the traditional display of winners’ patriotic pride may be used as a platform for athletes to vent about […]
Archives for July 2021
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 23, 2021
Hi Herald readers, What do you call the lettering type on an invitation to a baby’s first sacrament? The baptismal font of course! 1) Pope From where did Pope Francis hold a recent audience while recovering from surgery? a) Back at his summer residence, Castel Gandolfo b) His hospital balcony c) His hospital bed via […]
Official notices: July 23, 2021
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] July 24, 5:30 pm, St. Francis Healthcare System Wine Gala, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Ho’okupu Center, Honolulu. July 25, 10:30 am, Mass and Installation of Reverend Arlan Intal, M.S. as Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. July 27, 2:00 pm, Maryknoll School Foundation Members Meeting […]
SISTER STEPHEN MARIE SERRAO, OSF | 1929-2021
‘Journeying with God’ was a blessing for Hilo-born Sister of St. Francis Sister Stephen Marie Serrao, a “Hilo girl” who served as a Catholic school educator for 50 years and is remembered for her “great sense of humor,” died July 6 at age 91 at the Plaza in Kaneohe after a brief illness. She was […]
SISTER DOLORES ROSSO, MM | 1924-2021
Maryknoller’s mission a ‘source of awe, wonder, joy and gratitude’ Maryknoll Sister Dolores Rosso, who served more than 45 years in Hawaii, mostly at Maryknoll School, died July 6 at Maryknoll, New York. As a Maryknoll Sister for 78 years, her personal motto, from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, was, “I live, now not […]
Indian Jesuit priest imprisoned on ‘terrorism charges’ dies in hospital
By Anto Akkara Catholic News Service THRISSUR, India — Jesuit Father Stan Swamy, 84, jailed on dubious terrorism charges since October, died July 5 at Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai. He had been moved to the hospital from jail in late May, under orders from a local court. Dr. Ian D’Souza, medical director of Holy […]
Citing canon law, bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor
By Catholic News Service LA CROSSE, Wis. — Bishop William P. Callahan of La Crosse July 9 removed a pastor who has been stirring controversy since last fall when he criticized Catholic Democrats from the pulpit, saying they must “repent” because of the party’s support for legal abortion or “face the fires of hell.” More […]
Diocese offers new resource for ministry formation, certification
By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva has approved an outstanding new resource for lay ecclesial ministry formation and certification in the Diocese of Honolulu. On Sept. 1 and 4, Mark Ginter of the Franciscan University Catechetical Institute will provide online introductory sessions for pastors, parish catechetical leadership teams, and school administrators. […]
Sister Ma. Delia Obenza, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: ‘Just introduce Jesus to them’
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald By the grace of God, I am simply happy to live each day. When I made my first profession, I told myself, “I offer my life to God in thanksgiving for everything He has done for me.” I cannot remember where I […]
Brett Robinson: The power of human compassion
THEOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY I recently spent a few days visiting the hospital to take care of a loved one who had some complications from a cancer procedure. I marveled at the sophisticated medical technologies that were being used so expertly to treat her. At one point, a doctor came into the room and removed fluid […]