Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

My retirement: Sweet fragrance of ministry

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This reflection is by the diocesan Director of Faith Formation, formerly the Director of Religious Education, who is retiring on Sept. 1. By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald During a moving symphony performance, there is an exquisite moment of silence at the end of each movement just prior to the applause. That quiet time […]

Knights provide money, meals for Special Olympics

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald Since the first Special Olympics International Games were held in 1968 at Chicago’s Soldier Field, the Knights of Columbus has been a strong supporter of the games which provide persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to compete in a variety of athletic competitions. In Hawaii this year, the […]

MAUI MOURNS

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Pope Francis promises prayers; Lahaina’s parish church survives; diocese collects relief aid By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In the days following the fierce Maui wildfire that burned to the ground the town of Lahaina Aug. 8-9 in the deadliest natural disaster in state history, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with those “suffering from this […]

Bishop Larrry Silva: Grief and sorrow

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  Bishop’s note: On Sunday, Aug. 13, I celebrated Mass at Sacred Hearts Church, Kapalua, one of the churches of Maria Lanakila Parish in Lahaina, Maui. I was accompanied by the pastor, Father Kuriakose Nadooparambil, MF; the Maui-Lanai vicar forane, Msgr. Terrence Watanabe; the former pastor, Father Gary Colton; and the former parochial vicar, Father […]

A message from Dr. Llewellyn Young, Superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools

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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 […]

Sister Mariana Salmo and Sister Benedicta Sanchez, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Ever faithful to the Gospel

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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 […]