QUESTION CORNER Q: My son is dating a Protestant girl. If my son married outside of the Catholic Church, is he not permitted to take the Eucharist? I am praying that the girl consents to have a Catholic matrimony, but that is uncertain for now. A: For the most part, Catholics who do not […]
Archives for February 2024
Greg Erlandson: How deep are our divisions?
AMID THE FRAY The movie, musical and now musical movie “Mean Girls” is a reminder of one of the more miserable sides of adolescence: In groups and out groups, the cool kids and the losers, the nerds and the jocks. Unfortunately, however, in groups and out groups don’t just exist in grammar schools and […]
New ‘deeply Catholic’ university focused on science and tech gets ready to launch
By Kevin J. Jones OSV News Catholic Polytechnic University, a new Catholic university focused on STEM education and research, aims to enroll its first class of students this fall. The Los Angeles-area university seeks to provide students a unique “deeply Catholic” postsecondary education that excels in science and technology. “What we’re building is like […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 16, 2024
Greetings, Quizicalists! St. Francis de Sales said, “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” The Quiz awaits to try your patience! 1) ON THE CALENDAR How long is the season of Lent in 2024? a) 40 days b) 44 days c) 50 days d) 100 days 2) LENTEN PRACTICES There are […]
Mary Adamski: The month of music, mayhem, feasting, fasting and love
VIEW FROM THE PEW Whoo-eee! Hasn’t February been a raucous month. Deafening decibels of music and challenging, downright belligerent chants. Extremes of bragging and dramatic tears, jeers and cheers. Events demanding conspicuous consumption of sinfully rich food and high caloric sweet treats, days and days of it. Extravagant, expensive clothes flaunted in a discordant contrast […]
Five begin novitiate year in Sacred Hearts Congregation
The U.S. Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, of which Hawaii is a part, welcomed five men last month into its novitiate program in Hemet, California. Four are from the south Pacific. Arriving at the novitiate last month were Jeremiah Nestor (Nez) Marcelo from Texas, Talilotu Ulupano from Tonga, Kasimero Bule from Fiji, […]
Parish offers bereavement ministry
Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has newly activated its bereavement ministry offering consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If […]
Chaminade awardees
Before a full assembly in its Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade University of Honolulu awarded its annual Heritage Awards to three members of its community at a special Mass Jan. 24. From left, rector and vice president for mission Marianist Brother Edward Brink, who presided over the presentation; Chaminade Scholar and senior Victoria Delacruz, winner of […]
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