Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed. In a statement released July 14, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that after leaving the hospital midmorning, the pope visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major to say […]

Official notices: July 23, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] July 24, 5:30 pm, St. Francis Healthcare System Wine Gala, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Ho’okupu Center, Honolulu. July 25, 10:30 am, Mass and Installation of Reverend Arlan Intal, M.S. as Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. July 27, 2:00 pm, Maryknoll School Foundation Members Meeting […]

SISTER STEPHEN MARIE SERRAO, OSF | 1929-2021

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‘Journeying with God’ was a blessing for Hilo-born Sister of St. Francis Sister Stephen Marie Serrao, a “Hilo girl” who served as a Catholic school educator for 50 years and is remembered for her “great sense of humor,” died July 6 at age 91 at the Plaza in Kaneohe after a brief illness. She was […]

SISTER DOLORES ROSSO, MM | 1924-2021

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Maryknoller’s mission a ‘source of awe, wonder, joy and gratitude’ Maryknoll Sister Dolores Rosso, who served more than 45 years in Hawaii, mostly at Maryknoll School, died July 6 at Maryknoll, New York. As a Maryknoll Sister for 78 years, her personal motto, from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, was, “I live, now not […]

Indian Jesuit priest imprisoned on ‘terrorism charges’ dies in hospital

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By Anto Akkara Catholic News Service THRISSUR, India — Jesuit Father Stan Swamy, 84, jailed on dubious terrorism charges since October, died July 5 at Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai. He had been moved to the hospital from jail in late May, under orders from a local court. Dr. Ian D’Souza, medical director of Holy […]

Citing canon law, bishop removes ‘divisive’ pastor

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By Catholic News Service LA CROSSE, Wis. — Bishop William P. Callahan of La Crosse July 9 removed a pastor who has been stirring controversy since last fall when he criticized Catholic Democrats from the pulpit, saying they must “repent” because of the party’s support for legal abortion or “face the fires of hell.” More […]

Diocese offers new resource for ministry formation, certification

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By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva has approved an outstanding new resource for lay ecclesial ministry formation and certification in the Diocese of Honolulu. On Sept. 1 and 4, Mark Ginter of the Franciscan University Catechetical Institute will provide online introductory sessions for pastors, parish catechetical leadership teams, and school administrators. […]