By Emily Tui Special to the Herald The Samoan community of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ewa Beach on Oct. 13 celebrated White Sunday, a traditional Samoan holiday of music, dance and praise. On the second Sunday of October, the Samoan people go to church dressed in their finest white clothes. Children come […]
Synod: New ministries can serve evangelization in Amazon
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — To proclaim the Gospel message of hope, the Catholic Church in the Amazon must open new paths of evangelization in the region, including by instituting new ministries for lay men and women, the Synod of Bishops said. The final document of the Synod of […]
Heralding back: Nov. 1, 2019
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 7, 1969 CMSM OFFICERS – Region Five of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men met this week at St. Patrick’s Monastery. Region Five embraces the western states and Hawaii. Host for this November meeting was Very Rev. Harold Meyer, SS.CC. … This meeting covered a […]
Talk story: The cry of the earth, the cry of the poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Laudato si’, mi’ Signore.” (“Praise be to you, my Lord.”) In the words of this beautiful canticle, St. Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life … and a beautiful mother, who opens her arms to embrace us.” (Pope Francis, […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii-run Lanakila Senior Center celebrates 50 years
This month, the largest senior center in the state, managed by Catholic Charities Hawaii, celebrates its 50th anniversary caring for Hawaii’s kupuna. Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Liliha marks half a century providing recreational activities, educational classes, social services and volunteer opportunities that help seniors maintain their health, wellness and independence. The center serves more […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 1, 2019
Herald readers, Here’s your joke of the issue: A father was reading Bible stories to his kids. He read, “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city, but his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt.” One child stopped him and asked, “What […]
Waipio parish creates new ministry for those affected by mental illness
Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio, central Oahu, has formed a new monthly ministry for persons affected by mental illness. Recognizing the unfortunate stigma so often connected to mental illness, HOPE for Mental Health Community provides an open and supportive environment for those with mental illness, their family members, friends and caregivers. The group […]
Seminarians host luau for seminary donors
Seminarians from the Diocese of Honolulu, the Diocese of Suwon, South Korea and the Archdiocese of Agana, Guam, hosted a Hawaiian luau Oct. 20 for two longtime benefactors of St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, and 20 of their friends. Sean and Peggy O’Malley, strong supporters of vocations to the priesthood, won the feast […]
Christina Capecchi: Grandma remembers: the secret of 90
TWENTY SOMETHING It’s become a four-generation tradition to head south of the cities and take in a small-town celebration of fall. Our route winds between soaring bluffs and a shimmering lake. It feels like a narrow passageway, a tunnel back in time. We perused antique dolls at a whimsical toy store in Wabasha, Minnesota. Grandma […]
Catholic parenting workshops take the nag, nag out of childrearing
By Sarah and David Herrmann Special to the Herald OK, Catholic parents, do any of these describe you? You feel like you need to be a perfect Catholic parent. You’re constantly on guard to protect your children from difficult experiences. You’re tired of nagging your kids to do their chores. You miss the fun of […]
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