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50 years ago — Nov. 24, 1972
A moment in the life of a little girl
Miss Fidelia Nduda is eight months old and was held by His Holiness, Pope Paul IV, at the general audience on Nov. 8. Father Gaston F. Diels, SS.CC., formerly of Honolulu, sent this picture to the Herald with the story. Little Fidelia is the daughter of Dennis and Theresa Nduda of former Biafra (part of Nigeria). Dennis is working toward his doctorate degree in sociology at the Gregorian University. When Dennis first came to Rome as a student, he stayed with the Sacred Heart Fathers. The picture was taken by Dennis, a proud father. Although little Fidelia seems frightened by the heights, His Holiness is thoroughly enjoying the moment.
25 years ago — Nov 28, 1997
U.S bishops’ pro-life spokeswoman to speak at Red Mass
The Diocese of Honolulu has invited one of the nation’s most prominent Catholic spokespersons on pro-life issues to address Hawaii’s public officials and civil servants at the annual Red Mass, 9 a.m., Jan. 14, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu.
Helen Alvare, Director of Planning and Information for Pro-Life Activities for the National Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops, will give the “reflection” at the liturgy which is traditionally scheduled to coincide with the opening of the state legislative session. …
The diocese is putting an extra effort into this January’s event in the hope of increased attendance and greater participation by members of Hawaii’s political, business, law enforcement, judicial and military communities.
10 years ago — Nov. 23, 2012
Bishop Silva joins campaign promoting organ donations
Bishop Larry Silva is now a poster boy for organ donation.
He has joined 10 other Hawaii personalities in a new poster campaign launched this month by Legacy of Life Hawaii encouraging new and renewing licensed drivers to check “Yes” to the question “Do you wish to be an organ donor?” on their driver’s license application. …
The bishop’s poster is up at the Wahiawa and Kapolei DMW locations. …
Legacy of Life is working to increase the number of registered organ donors in Hawaii through outreach and education. This year it has seen a 56 percent rise in the number of donor tissue and organs recovered across the state. One donor can help up to 70 people in need of organs and tissues such as vascular (heart) valves, bone and corneas.
