QUESTION CORNER Q: I was wondering whether you’re allowed to change your child’s godparents and, if so, how to go about it and have it be acceptable to the church. The situation is this: When we chose our daughter’s godparents, seven years ago, they were Catholic and went to church. But over the years, they […]
Archives for September 2022
Chaminade U. receives high marks in ‘U.S. News’ annual college rankings
Chaminade University of Honolulu has been recognized as a top regional west university in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best College rankings, released Sept. 12. The university was ranked No. 20 in “regional universities west,” No. 11 as a “best value” school and No. 28 on “social mobility.” Chaminade moved up five […]
Photo: Wisconsin commissioning
John Akau, a seminarian of the Diocese of Honolulu, was commissioned for parish ministry at the Rite of Commissioning eSeminarians Involved in Pastoral Service, during Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Sept. 7, in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Akau, far left in the photo, commissioned for service in the Wisconsin parishes of St. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 30, 2022
Have you heard this one? What did Daniel tell his realtor? “I’d prefer a house with no den.” [forminator_quiz id=”30342″] PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Vatican How many major basilicas are located in Rome? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 2) Cardinals At what age are cardinals no longer eligible to vote for a new […]
Hawaii Catholic Herald launches podcast
The Hawaii Catholic Herald has started a biweekly podcast. You can listen to the first three episodes via Sound Cloud. In our latest episode, we caught up with Mark and Maricel Sebastian, a local Catholic couple we first wrote about in February 2020. Their latest news is exciting. While we work on upgrading our sound […]
Official notices: Sept. 30, 2022
Bishop’s Schedule Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate. October 1, 8:00 am, Oahu Stewardship Day, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe; 11:30 am, Ohana in Christ Donor Mass and Reception, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe; 1:30 pm, Blessing of Columbaria at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. October 2, 10:00 am, Mass at St. Augustine Church, Waikiki. October […]
Kailua parish hosting fall marriage enrichment seminar
St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua will sponsor a five-week Marriage in Christ Seminar starting in October for married couples interested in enriching their relationships. This seminar, which consists of Wednesday evening gatherings, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 12 through Nov. 9, invites couples of all ages “to renew their love and affection for each other, […]
Order of Malta is seeking ill persons to take on pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Order of Malta Western Association U.S.A. is looking for Hawaii Catholics with a life changing illness or physical challenge to go on a pilgrimage next year, May 2-10, to wash in the healing waters of Lourdes, France. The trip is free for the ill person, whom the Order of Malta refers to a […]
New and notable illustrated Catholic books for kids
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald It can be tricky to find Catholic books for kids that are appealing in both text and illustrations. Here are some notable books that have recently been published for your consideration. The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese By Haley Stewart. Illustrated by Betsy Wallin. Pauline Books & Media In […]
Heralding back: Sept. 30, 2022
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 29, 1972 STORY TIME – Sister Visitacion de Austria, O.P., is surrounded by some of the kindergarten children while she reads a story to them. Dominican Sisters Now Staff Immaculate Conception in Lihue, Kauai The nuns are new at Immaculate Conception School. It is their first […]