Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 14, 2017

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I spy the middle of July, quizzicians. My how the summer flies by in the blink of an eye. It’s hard to deny! Anyway, enough rhyming from me. Let’s get to our latest Catholic trivia quiz. Give it your best try! 1) Saints St. Olaf, a Scandinavian king whose feast day is July 29, is […]

Photo: In solemn memory

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Hawaii’s Knights of Columbus in March installed a U.S. veterans memorial marker at the Hawaii State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kaneohe. Msgr. Gary Secor blessed it April 8. The Knights installed a similar memorial last year at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl after Supreme Knight Gilbert K. Jose visited the place […]

Photo: Gathering of Serrans

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The Serra Club of Honolulu recently gathered to install its officers for the year 2017-2018 and induct three new members at ceremonies at the Hickam Officers’ Club. Officers installed were President Jack Kampfer, Vice President for Programs Marvin Scharosch, Vice President for Vocations and Corresponding Secretary Judy Datzman, Vice President for Membership Mark Pillori, Treasurer […]

Photo: Lanai Confirmation

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Bishop Larry Silva anoints the head of a Lanai youth with oil during the Confirmation Mass at Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai City, July 8. Anointing is part of the sacrament of Confirmation, which bestows upon candidates the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Saturday morning Mass also opened the second day of the Lanai Faith […]

Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America

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Thoughts on a historic gathering By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The first century of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has concluded with its organization of an unprecedented and powerful gathering of Catholics in Orlando, Florida. With the somewhat ungainly title of “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in […]

Return of Guam archbishop would be disastrous, says coadjutor bishop

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By Catholic News Service AGANA, Guam — No matter the outcome of a Vatican trial against Guam’s archbishop, Archbishop Anthony S. Apuron of Agana should not return to lead the archdiocese, said the archdiocese’s coadjutor. “I think it would be a disaster if Archbishop Apuron were to return as the bishop of record,” said Coadjutor […]

Cardinal Pell, professing innocence, on leave, will face charges in Australia

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Proclaiming his innocence after being charged with sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George Pell said, “I’m looking forward finally to having my day in court.” “I’m innocent of these charges. They are false. The whole idea of sexual abuse is abhorrent to me,” he said June 29 […]

‘Outstanding’ pastoral theology graduate to start parish spiritual end-of-life program

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In recognition of his educational achievements, leadership skills and “sincere heart to serve,” Gerald Streff was named this year’s “outstanding graduate” in Chaminade University’s Master of Pastoral Theology program. Streff and five others graduated this spring from the program which offers specialized certificate programs in pastoral counseling, spiritual direction and permanent diaconate education. Streff, who […]

Island woman to make perpetual vows as Carmelite

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Sister Faustina Marie Koga reflects on ‘adventure’ in religious life By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald “Stepping into religious life is like stepping into a shallow end of the pool. You keep going until you’re totally immersed and swimming in the life, service and love.” Sister Faustina Marie Koga, an Island girl about […]

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