Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

First Ohana in Christ fundraiser entering final stretch at 75% of goal

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Ohana in Christ, the Diocese of Honolulu’s parish-based fundraising campaign, entered its final month of its first year at 75% of goal, according to Mark Clark, the diocesan director of stewardship and development. As of May 31, the diocese had received $845,000 of its $1.125 million target. The campaign […]

Volunteers help 20 homeless locals move into shelters

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Hawaii Catholic Herald KAILUA-KONA — Twenty longtime Hawaii residents moved into HOPE Services shelters last month, receiving a reprieve from life without a roof, running water or safety. The residents had pitched 11 tents outside the Kona Community Aquatic Center. They told outreach workers they had previously taken refuge in the bushes at the Old […]

Pope’s pick for cardinals wasn’t the only surprise

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — For many people in Rome, Pope Francis’ decision to schedule a consistory to create new cardinals in August was more surprising than the men he chose to receive the red hat. Traditionally, Rome empties of everyone but tourists in sweltering August. And Pope Francis’ choices for […]

St. Anthony, Kailua, student has best in her grade-level handwriting in the country

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald A fourth grader at St. Anthony School in Kailua has some of the best handwriting in the country. That’s according to the Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest. Apollina Recupero made it past several other levels of competition to be judged the best fourth grade entrant across the country and that […]