The work of retired Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary who once served in Hawaii continues in other ways By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald On a recent visit to the motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary in Molo, Iloilo City, Philippines, I was surprised to see […]
Archives for August 2023
A message from Dr. Llewellyn Young, Superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools
To the faculty, staff and students of Hawaii Catholic Schools Welcome back to school! I pray this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we prepare to embark on another exciting academic year for Catholic schools in Hawaii. After a well-deserved summer break and, on behalf of His Excellency, Bishop Larry […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Back-to-school online tools
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS The lazy days of summer are coming to an end and it’s time to get ready for school. In the old days it was all about getting your Pee Chee folders and Trappers. Now, it’s all about the backpack. It’s also time to start lining up digital tools you can use […]
Sister Mariana Salmo and Sister Benedicta Sanchez, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Ever faithful to the Gospel
VIRIDITAS 2: SOUL GREENING By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Quiet and unassuming, two former Hawaii missionaries are an important part of their motherhouse infirmary community in the Beaterio de Molo, Philippines, where they joyfully keep alive the spirit of aloha with their continued willingness to serve and help others as they […]
Sharing: From the mountains to the sea
By Charlotte White Special to the Herald This year the focus of faith formation at Holy Trinity Church in east Honolulu is the Eucharist, the true presence of Christ, not a symbolic gesture, but a profound encounter with the living presence of Jesus himself. This belief is a source of profound comfort, inspiration and solace […]
Official notices: Aug. 18, 2023
Bishop’s Schedule August 20, 9:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Damien of Molokai Church, Kaunakakai. August 22, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (video conference). August 23, 9:20 am, Mass at Damien Memorial School, Kalihi. August 24, 11:00 am, Blessing of Catholic Charities Hawaii Maui Office at Kahului Lani, Kahului. August […]
Effie Caldarola: Doing good makes us happy
COMMENTARY Today I found myself in the multipurpose room of an old Methodist Church, waiting my turn to donate blood. It was a sticky-hot summer afternoon. Since it was a workday, and because older folks are great at volunteering, most of those sprawled out on nearby tables with tubes sticking out of their arms […]
Hawaii Catholic Schools Chart 2023
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Jenna Marie Cooper: Mortal or venial: Is it a sin to argue?
QUESTION CORNER Q: A couple of weeks ago I got into an argument with another parishioner during a meeting off of the church campus and not directly related to church business. Shortly after the meeting I received an email from our priest saying that rage was a sin and I needed to go to […]
Laura Kelly Fanucci: My life is changed, not ended
FAITH AT HOME I found the lump at the end of Lent. My husband was out of town, and I was swamped with work and caring for our five kids. Never one to do a regular self-check (more likely to resolve to “do it next month”), I can’t remember exactly how or when I […]