Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

New OEC associate director finds familiarity, opportunity

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Hawaii Catholic Herald To many in the diocese, Kainoa Fukumoto is a familiar face. He’s loaned his musical skills to countless diocesan liturgies over the past two decades, held numerous roles at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa, was an educator and administrator at St. Michael School in Waialua, and is a leader in […]

Official notices: Oct. 25, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule 25, 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hawaii Columbus Day Dinner, Hawaii Okinawa Center, Waipio. 26, 6:15 a.m., meeting of the board of trustees for St. Patrick’s Seminary & University (video conference); 10 a.m., Deacon Council Meeting (video conference); 5 p.m., Mass with Missionary Families of Christ at St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. 27, 9:30 […]

Talk story: St. Marianne’s legacy endures across Hawaii and beyond

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Office for Social Ministry “At a time when little could be done for those suffering from this terrible disease, Marianne Cope showed the highest love, courage and enthusiasm. She is a shining energetic example of the spirit of her beloved Saint Francis.” (Pope Benedict XVI, canonization of St. Marianne Cope of Molokai; Oct. 21, 2012) […]

Pope creates 14 saints, calls on faithful to serve

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Leonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs. “Those who dominate do not win, only those who […]

Pope Francis’ autobiography to be published in 2025

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An Italian publisher has announced the global release in January of “Hope,” a book it described as Pope Francis’ autobiography, which the pope apparently planned to have released only after his death. Mondadori, the Italian publisher coordinating the global release, announced the publication Oct. 16 at […]

Creating connections is key to fostering stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Mary Kay Espejo — a parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in the Hamakua Catholic Community on Hawaii island — is asked why she is involved in the life of the church, she chuckles because, for her, involvement is not optional. “It is just what we do,” Espejo […]

Stewardship: Give time to the Lord through deep, thoughtful prayer

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We make constant reference to the “three T’s” of stewardship, recognizing that to truly live as a stewardship people, we must give God the first fruits of our time, talent and treasure. It is easy for us to see the concrete reality of the latter two. If we are to […]

People welcome to share talents at LARC event

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Leadership Association of Religious Communities is inviting young people, friends and family to share their talents at an event in celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week. “Called: Celebrating Our Giftedness” will take place Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. at Paewalani, the EPIC Ministry community house in Kaneohe. People interested in attending […]