Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff: Pray for an end to abortion

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RESPECT LIFE “God blessed them and God said to them: ‘Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all the living things that crawl on the earth.’” (Genesis 1:28) As baptized Christians we are committed to falling to our […]

Damien Memorial picks alum to be its fourth president

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Damien Memorial School has picked a 1986 alumnus to be its fourth president and CEO. Arnold Laanui Jr., who has advanced degrees in education and law, will lead the Kalihi co-educational school serving grades 6-12. Laanui holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Southern California, a Juris Doctor degree from the University […]

Funeral and memorial Masses

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The funeral Mass for Benedictine Father Michael Sawyer, founder of the Benedictine Monastery in Hawaii who died April 17 will be May 17, at 7 p.m. in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva is presiding. The Maryknoll Sisters will celebrate a memorial Mass for Maryknoll Sister Cecilia Santos, Saturday, May 28, at […]

Official notices: May 13, 2022

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] May 13, 3:00 pm, “A Virtual Afternoon Snack with Bishop” with seniors of public high schools, virtual event; 6:00 pm, Gala for St. Michael School, Waialua at the Okinawan Center, Waipio; 6:00 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 13, 2022

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Happy May, Heraldites! 1) Catholic Hawaii On what island did Hawaii’s soon-to-be priest, Dario Rinaldi, grow up? a) Oahu b) Maui c) Hawaii island d) Kauai 2) Scripture In the Fifth Sunday of Easter’s second reading (Revelations 21:1-5a), John hears a loud voice say, “Behold, God’s dwelling is _______.” a) “in heaven.” b) “secured.” c) […]

Photo: Video champs

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Seventh graders at St. John Vianney School placed first in the Olelo Youth Xchange 2022 competition in the public service announcement category for their video “Why Do I Wear My Mask?” April 20 at the Hawaii Convention Center. They are, in the back, from left, Airi Chang, Lily Lukianowicz and Gabriel Brooks. The project was […]

Talk story: Tierra, techo y trabajo

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Something that any father and mother would want for their children is a desire for what should be within everyone’s reach, namely land, housing and work.” (Pope Francis, 2014 World Meeting of Popular Movements) Around the world at the local, national and global levels, people are struggling for land, housing and […]