Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Beatification for Polish nuns murdered by Soviet soldiers

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By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service WARSAW, Poland — Ten Polish nuns have been approved for beatification as martyrs 76 years after they were killed while resisting rape and facing other atrocities by Soviet soldiers in the final months of World War II. “This will show how courage and devotion are linked to saintliness. It’s […]

Vicar general to give opening address for Stewardship Day.

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Msgr. Gary Secor, vicar general of the Diocese of Honolulu, will give the opening address for this year’s Diocesan Stewardship Day, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 28, at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church at 95-370 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani. The theme for the day is “Inspiration, Practical Ideas and Networking for Our Parishes, Our People.” […]

Ewa woman makes profession as Secular Franciscan

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Ana Monica Cleverdon of Immaculate Conception Parish, Ewa, made her permanent profession into the Secular Franciscan Order during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Sunday, July 11. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor of Holy Trinity and region spiritual assistant for the Secular Franciscans, presided at the Mass. The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly […]

St. John, Mililani, rich in art, celebrates 50 years

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For a half-century, in the heart of Mililani Town in central Oahu, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church has brought people closer to Christ through its liturgies, sacraments, pastoral care, education and social ministries. And art. Beginning with the church itself, designed by Vladimir Ossipoff, perhaps Hawaii’s most acclaimed modern architect, to its collection of […]

Pandemic cuts number of priests working in the diocese

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The new directory of the Catholic Church in Hawaii, published digitally July 1, offers a snapshot of the diocese, numbers-wise. In that respect, things have kept steady compared to the previous directory published two years ago, except for a decline in the number of priests actively serving in the […]