Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The humble man is rewarded

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13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 The Book of Sirach, one of those books classified by scholars collectively as the Wisdom Literature, provides this weekend’s first Scriptural reading. The Wisdom Literature began when devout Jews and conscientious Jewish parents realized that, in the midst of the pagan […]

Sister working in Aleppo says families all over city live in fear

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By Simon Caldwell Catholic News Service LANCASTER, England — A religious sister working with Christian families in Aleppo, Syria, has criticized Western media for their allegedly biased coverage of the six-year conflict. Sister Annie Demerjian, a member of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary, questioned why Western journalists focused on the plight of people in […]

Heralding back: Oct. 21, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 21, 1966 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney began the blessing of the new buildings of Our Lady of the Mount Church in the entrance to the convent. He is seen reciting the liturgical prayers of blessing surrounded by Father Joseph Ferrario, Father Eugene Morin, SS.CC. […]

International statue visiting Isles next year

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The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, will be in Hawaii from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. This visit is part of the two-year Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima’s appearance to the three children of Fatima, Portugal in […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 21, 2016

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We are moseying into the latter parts of the year, quizzicians. My did 2016 zoom by. This quiz will take you to the end of October through All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Learning about the Catholic faith doesn’t stop, no matter the season. 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is Nov. 4, […]

Official notices: Oct. 21, 2016

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] October 22, 9:00 am, Diocesan Youth Day, St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe. October 23, Pilgrimage to Kalaupapa, Molokai. October 25, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu;  11:30 am, Stewardship and Development Commission, Chancery; 6:30 pm, Confirmation Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. […]

Talk Story: October stories of hope

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) Despite a record rainfall flooding downtown Hilo on Oct. 5, more than 200 people, including folks from parishes across Hawaii island, gathered at Sangha Hall for the Hawaii Island Inter-Faith Coalition on Homelessness […]

Sacred Hearts Secular Branch leaders meet here for their annual conference

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With blessings from Sacred Hearts Congregation provincials Father Johnathan Hurrell and Sister Regina Mary Jenkins, the Secular Branch of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary convened its annual leadership conference at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center Sept. 25-27. The U.S. Sectors — East (Massachusetts), West (California, Idaho and Florida) and Hawaii (Kauai, […]

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