Hawaii Catholic Herald

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Blind seminarian in Oregon ‘sees’ beyond external trappings

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By Katie Scott Catholic News Service BENEDICT, Ore. — Although Tony Del Castillo cannot see, a friend’s question years ago helped him perceive people with clarity and to look beyond an individual’s quirks, foibles and facades. “God used her to open up my eyes in a sense,” said Del Castillo, the first blind seminarian at […]

Kaneohe parish offers two evenings on Bishop Barron’s paths to holiness

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The adult faith formation team of St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe is hosting two Advent sessions based on “Untold Blessings,” Bishop Robert Barron’s study program on three paths to holiness In “Untold Blessings,” Bishop Barron paints a beautiful and mysterious image of what it takes to be a follower of Jesus Christ, as he lays […]

Secular Franciscans: Messengers of perfect joy and hope

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Position statement NATIONAL FRATERNITY OF THE SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER By Liz Ishimitsu, ofs Special to the Herald As the regional minister of Ohana O Ke Anuenue of the Secular Franciscan Order which covers fraternities on Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island, I attended the annual chapter for the Secular Franciscan Order for the United […]

Official notices: Nov. 15, 2019

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 21, 9:00 am, Annual Members Meeting of the Augustine Educational Foundation, Chaminade University, Kaimuki; 10:00 am, Augustine Educational Foundation Board, Chaminade University, Kaimuki. November 23, 10:00 am, Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Esitio Niuliki, SS.CC., St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe; 5:00 pm, […]

Photo: Appreciating priests

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Bishop Larry Silva, seated center, and nearly 40 priests, enjoyed the annual Serra Club of Honolulu’s priest appreciation dinner Oct. 10 at the Hale Koa Hotel. Joining him at his table are Serra Club member Fred Hagen, left, and Father Ernesto Juarez. Standing, from left, are Father Joseph Diaz, Father Exsequel Tuyor and Father Roel […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 15, 2019

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Hello Herald quiztakers, Thanksgiving is soon, so for you cooks, start throwing up those prayers to St. Lawrence and St. Martha. But hopefully you won’t need to pray to St. Joseph of Cupertino for his intercession while taking this quiz! 1) Catholic Hawaii Esitio Niuliki, the soon-to-be-ordained priest for the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts […]

School trains for security threats and emergencies

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The faculty and staff of St. John Vianney School in Kailua were privileged to attend an all-day emergency response training Oct. 29 provided by Blue Line Solutions, an organization comprised of an elite team of experts from local law enforcement units that prepares schools and other organizations for a variety of security threats and emergencies. […]

Putting your houses in order

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In the last decade, Marlene De Costa has overhauled the Diocese of Honolulu’s real estate By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald On the whiteboard in Marlene De Costa’s office are two handwritten, faded slogans she’s kept up as a reminder of her mission as the Diocese of Honolulu’s real estate director: “Specialize in the impossible” […]