Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

BILAC changes its name, keeps its spirit

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All’s ready for the iconic event to be called the Hawaii Islands Liturgy and Arts Conference After 40 years as the Big Island Liturgy and Arts Conference, BILAC is now the Hawaii Islands Liturgy and Arts Conference. Although BILAC moved to Oahu several years ago, now seems the right time to update the name to […]

Former Honolulu bishop turns 75, retirement age

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Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, Honolulu’s fourth diocesan bishop who has served as the Bishop of Richmond, Va., for the last 13 years, turned 75 on April 15, the age at which all bishops are asked to submit letters of resignation, requesting retirement from the position of diocesan bishop. Philadelphia native Bishop DiLorenzo was the auxiliary […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Priest, monsignor: What’s the difference?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: Could you explain for me the difference (if any) between “priest” and “monsignor”? Under what circumstances is a priest given the title of “monsignor”? (Burke, Virginia) A: ”Monsignor” is a title bestowed on a priest who has distinguished himself by exceptional service to the church. It is a title granted by the […]

Vatican says it would welcome visit by President Trump

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By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — If U.S. President Donald Trump requests a meeting with Pope Francis in May, the Vatican will try to make it work, a top Vatican official said. “Pope Francis always is willing to welcome heads of state who ask,” Archbishop Angelo Becciu, Vatican substitute secretary of state, told the […]

How the church determines a true apparition

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When it comes to Marian apparitions, the Catholic Church takes a prudent approach that focuses more on the message than the miracle. Supernatural phenomena, like the alleged miracle of the sun in Fatima, Portugal, nearly 100 years ago, are not the primary factors in determining […]

P.J. Foehr named principal of Holy Family Academy

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Father John LeVecke, administrator of Holy Family Parish in Honolulu, announced in April his appointment of P.J. Foehr as the next principal of the parish school, Holy Family Catholic Academy, effective July 1, replacing current principal Christina Malins. Foehr had been a consultant for the Hawaii Catholic Schools office for a few years. “I am […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 5, 2017

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Hey, Heraldistas! In honor of Mother’s Day, May 14, here is a very special quiz dedicated to moms in the Church. Let’s see how you fare with this bountiful bouquet of Catholic trivia questions! 1) Saints St. Monica is the mother of which Doctor of the Church? a) St. Athanasius b) St. Augustine c) St. […]