Honolulu-born Dominican Sister was a teacher on the mainland for 34 years Hawaii-born Dominican Sister of Sinsinawa, Wisconsin, Frances Consuelo Ibarley, a teacher and pastoral minister, died Oct. 28 at St. Elizabeth Manor, Footville, Wis. She was 86 and a religious for 61 years. Her religious name was Sister Maria Consuelo. Her burial was Oct. […]
Archives for December 2023
SISTER MARIA CARIDAD PINUELA, OP | 1927-2023
Lifelong educator was St. Elizabeth principal for 7 years Adrian Dominican Sister Maria Caridad Pinuela, who served as principal of St. Elizabeth School in Aiea for seven years, died on Nov. 6 at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian, Michigan. She was 86 and in the 67th year of her religious profession: 17 years as […]
Official notices: Dec. 8, 2023
Bishop’s Schedule December 8, 6:00 pm, Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the Launch of the 140th Anniversary of Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue. December 9, 9:00 am, Diocesan Pastoral Council (video conference). December 10, 9:30 am, Mass and Blessing of the Newly Built Stations of the Cross and Rosary Walk, Sacred Heart […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: What are the rules for Christmas trees?
QUESTON CORNER Q: When I was a kid we put up the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve and took it down a day or two after Christmas. As an adult, I put the tree up a day or two after Thanksgiving and left it up until January 2nd. Now as a Catholic, what is […]
Michael R. Heinlein: The eucharistic desire of Elizabeth Ann Seton
COMMENTARY My family made a recent visit to the new museum at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I’ve always been drawn to St. Elizabeth’s story. I remember how it fascinated me as a child that she was both a mother and a nun, not to mention the first […]
Pope planning to withdraw Cardinal Burke’s Vatican salary, sources say
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told the prefects of Vatican dicasteries that he saw no reason for the Vatican to continue giving U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke a monthly salary and questioned why the Vatican should be providing him with a free apartment in Rome, various sources have confirmed. […]
Francis calls on world leaders to fight climate change
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the World Climate Action Summit of the U.N. Climate Change Conference. “Are we working for a culture of life or a culture of death?” he asked […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz; Dec. 8, 2023
Welcome back, Quizmasters! May your Advent journey be filled with warmth and happy expectancy as we await the birth of our Savior! 1) AVE MARIA! Which Marian feast is celebrated on Dec. 12? a) Our Lady of Fatima b) Our Lady of Lourdes c) Immaculate Conception d) Our Lady of Guadalupe 2) NAMES What does […]
Talk story: The spirit of inclusivity shines brightly
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Above all else, big hearts are needed who want to accompany. It means changing our mentality a little and opening ourselves to the abilities and talents of people who are differently abled both in society and in the life of the church. It assumes that we stop talking about ‘them’ and […]
Hawaii Catholic Herald School News: Dec. 8, 2032
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