Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Harkening back, looking ahead

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Bicentennial of Catholicism in Hawaii By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Diocese of Honolulu prepares to celebrate 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii, it is recalling the early pioneers who laid the groundwork for the vibrant network of parishes, schools, organizations and many thousands of Catholics in Hawaii today. On July 7, 1827, […]

Stewardship helps Lung ohana find ‘second family’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa is a parish that believes in stewardship as a way of Christian living. Parishioners Karen Lung and her daughters, Marissa and Kelli, have embraced a life of stewardship that has brought growth to their faith and the warmth of a “second family.” Karen’s […]

Align New Year’s resolutions with stewardship principles

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As we usher in the new year, it’s common for people to make resolutions, setting goals and intentions for the year ahead. These resolutions often revolve around personal growth, health or career aspirations. However, for Catholics, the new year can be an excellent opportunity to connect these resolutions to living […]

New archbishop of New York pledges to learn, lead

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By Simone Orendain OSV News The newly named leader of the Archdiocese of New York, Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, introduced himself to the faithful of his new home Dec. 18 with a pledge to become familiar with its challenges and uphold human dignity. He also highlighted his Chicago-area background, which is similar to Pope Leo […]

Holy holiday visit energizes Maryknoll keiki

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Grade School hosted a special visitor last month as students prepared for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. It wasn’t Santa Claus — Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui, pastor of Maryknoll School, made sure of that. Instead, the saint who inspired the modern-day holiday figure stopped by the Honolulu campus Dec. 11 […]

MSMHC sisters renew their vows on Immaculate Conception feast

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8 took on extra meaning as six Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians renewed their vows on Oahu and Kauai. At St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, four sisters who serve at St. Elizabeth and at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City […]

Chuukese parishioners bring home associations to isle parish

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By Deacon Jim Dougherty Special to the Herald Nearly 80 former members of Holy Cross Parish on Uman Island in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, gathered Dec. 7 for a special blessing during the monthly Chuukese Mass at Holy Rosary Mission Church in Keaau, Hawaii island. The blessing was for the men who are […]