Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Victims of religious repression give horrific testimony

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By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Many people may not think about religious repression since it doesn’t happen in the United States. For those who may argue that it does, then it doesn’t happen on the scale and terror of those living in countries with authoritarian regimes. Testimony from survivors of religious repression […]

For Philippine weightlifter Miraculous Medal wins gold

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By Catholic News Service TOKYO — Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record — and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a virtual news conference, the 30-year-old said she also prayed the novena and wore the medal. After winning July 26, the four-time Olympian […]

Elise Italiano Ureneck: Uprooting weeds

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FINDING GOD IN ALL THINGS I recently became a first-time homeowner. After renting for nearly three decades, I have immediately recognized the blessings of this status change. For starters, my husband and I have the opportunity to put equity into something; we have space to expand our family and dream about our future; and our […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: May I buy a used chalice? Can you use cremains as fertilizer?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: As a Catholic, I like to decorate my home with religious art that helps draw my heart and mind to God. At times, I am able to find vintage religious pieces on online auction websites that I can’t find elsewhere. I noticed recently that some online resellers have items like used chalices […]

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 […]