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Archives for June 2023
Talk story: Making harmony out of diversity
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Today the word of God shows us the Holy Spirit in action … bringing harmony in three ways: in the world he created, in the Church, and in our hearts.” (Pope Francis, homily for Pentecost May 28, 2023) Just in time for Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis was blessed to emerge from […]
Boy Scouts will no longer be sponsored by Hawaii Catholic churches
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Starting in January 2024, Hawaii Catholic parishes will no longer be allowed to host Boy Scout groups. The decision was made by the Diocese of Honolulu in light of the scouting program’s bankruptcy after a wave of sex-abuse claims against those affiliated with the scouts. “It is important that […]
Actor ‘fell in love with Christ’ to portray Padre Pio on screen
By Gina Christian OSV News A film making its U.S. debut recounts the life of a beloved 20th-century saint — and the movie’s star told OSV News he “fell in love with Christ” to prepare for the part. Actor Shia LaBeouf portrays St. Pio of Pietrelcina in the new drama “Padre Pio,” which premiered at […]
Beatification causes advance for surfer and skateboarder
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald We’re stoked. Last month the Vatican advanced the causes for beatification for an avid surfer and a skateboard enthusiast. Both were in their 30s when they died. Guido Vidal Schaffer, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 22, 1974, was a doctor, a surfer and surf instructor who […]
Heralding back: June 9, 2023
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — June 1, 1973 SPEECH WINNERS—Kailua’s St. Anthony students won the most points in the annual Kamehameha Intermediate Speech Festival. Participants from St. Anthony School in the festival include: (front roew, left to right) Daniel Kaster, Margie Chow, Cecelia Umbhau, Cindy Mauliola, Peter Hayes, (second row) Woo Wham […]
Holy Trinity Parish walks with moms and babies
By Sue Berk Special to the Herald Following the U.S. bishops’ pro-life initiative, “Walking With Moms in Need,” Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou threw a joyful baby shower, Sunday, May 21, to support mothers and expectant mothers in and beyond the parish. It was fun to celebrate with folks from Kuliouou, Hawaii Kai, Waianae, Aiea […]
Knight of Columbus convention recounts year of achievements, elects new officers
By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald On May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Hawaii State Council of the Knights of Columbus, for the second consecutive year, met in person for its 44th annual state convention at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. Delegates from councils on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the […]
Spanish-language Marriage Encounter Weekend set for August
By David and Sue Shanahan Special to the Herald For the first time on Oahu, a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend will be offered in Spanish. The aim of the experience, Aug. 4-6 at the St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley, is to enrich the sacraments of holy matrimony for married couples and holy orders […]
Official notices: June 9, 2023
Bishop’s Schedule June 10, 9:00 am, Diocesan Pastoral Council (video conference); 5:00 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa. June 11, 10:30 am, Mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, followed by Eucharistic Procession to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady […]