Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Reclaiming Halloween

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Together with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, All Hallows’ Eve is a time for reflection and celebration By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald When it comes to Halloween, haunted houses, ghosts and pumpkins are just a few things that come to mind. Dressing up in costume is a hallmark of the day, whether […]

CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ E. FURR / 1938-2024: Active layman lived life with ‘one foot in heaven’

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Charles “Chuck” E. Furr lived life with “one foot in heaven,” said Bishop Larry Silva, in describing the exceptional layman who died Oct. 8 at his home in Kailua at age 86. Bishop Silva presided at Furr’s funeral Oct. 17 at St. Anthony Church, Furr’s home parish. “God blessed him with a […]

AGAPE marks 35 years of celebrating, serving youth

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The AGAPE Youth and Young Adult Ministry has been active so long, its participants now include the grandchildren of some of its earliest members. AGAPE — “Almighty God and People Encounter” — was established at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu 35 years ago, and it continues to be […]

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 […]