Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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. […]

Pope Francis: Risen Christ calls all to follow him on path to life

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POPE FRANCIS’ EASTER MESSAGE By Cindy Wooden and Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Jesus is the risen shepherd who takes upon his shoulders “our brothers and sisters crushed by evil in all its varied forms,” Pope Francis said before giving his solemn Easter blessing. With tens of thousands of people gathered […]

The Kahie Project

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A family’s journey of faith and activism, bringing awareness to bone marrow donation By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Luke Kaahaaina is freshman at Moanalua High School and a parishioner at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. He is a great swimmer. Luke likes movies and the performing arts. He enjoys traveling, particularly to […]

Hawaii’s 2017 Jubilarians

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HAWAII’S 2017 JUBILARIANS: Celebrating Lives of Discipleship “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously […]

The Sacred Triduum with Bishop Silva

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Photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Sacred Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil — April 13-15. These three days culminating Holy Week and leading into Easter feature many liturgical customs commemorating Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. On Holy Thursday, April 13, Bishop Silva celebrated an evening Mass […]

Fundraiser supports growing roster of Sacred Hearts seminarians

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By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald The Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary invites everyone to a very special April 29 event highlighted by music, Mass and ministry. “Fund our Future,” the first annual fundraiser for seminarians of the religious order, will take place that day at St. Ann Church […]