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Manaolana | Makana AIona: I see you

06/04/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

“How old are you JP?” We hold up our index finger. He looks back at his hands and wiggles his little fingers. The other morning, I was driving and I started rubbing my right ear. I turned around to check on JP and he was looking at me and rubbing his right ear too! Steph, […]

Religious education director elected to national catechetical position

06/04/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Jayne Mondoy, the diocesan director of religious education, was elected to a three-year term as treasurer of the National Conference for Catechetical Leaders at its annual convention last month in Buffalo. The NCCL, which furthers the church’s catechetical mission in the United States, represents bishops, pastors, diocesan and parish directors of religious education, academics and […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 5, 2015

06/04/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

We’ll soon be back to Ordinary Time, quizzicians. Summer is also upon us. Chill out, relax and learn more about your faith while you’re at it! More Catholic trivia is here at your fingertips. 1) Saints The feast of St. John Francis Regis is celebrated June 16. Which of the following is NOT true about […]

Manaolana | Pope Francis: Advice to lovers

06/04/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Take your time, grow in knowledge of one another, be open to God’s surprises VATICAN CITY — Couples who are seeking to marry, even those who have lived together, should value their engagement period as a time to grow in mature love and in profound knowledge of each other, said Pope Francis. The pope urged […]

Vicar general to lead co-cathedral to cathedral Corpus Christi procession

06/04/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Diocesan vicar general Father Gary Secor is scheduled to lead the diocese’s annual 1.25-mile eucharistic procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 7. The observance of the feast, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, will begin with Mass celebrated by Father Secor at the Co-Cathedral […]

Archbishop Oscar Romero to be beatified May 23

05/21/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

People carry large portraits of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero during a rally in late March in San Salvador to pay tribute to the late archbishop, who was assassinated 35 years ago. (CNS photo/Roberto Escobar, EPA) The Salvadoran church leader was murdered trying to protect his flock from an abusive military dictatorship VATICAN CITY — Salvadoran […]

Graduation of last all-boys class opens new era for Damien

05/21/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Damien Memorial School president Bernard Ho, above left, stands in his office May 13 with students Matteo Muelhauser and Kenneth Go. Muelhauser and Go will be graduating May 24 in Damien’s last all-boys class. At their commencement ceremony, the boys will receive special pins, below, in honor of their historic distinction. (HCH photo | Darlene […]

Walter Kirimitsu discusses his years as Saint Louis’ first lay president as he prepares for retirement

05/21/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Saint Louis head of school Walter Kirimitsu in front of the new Clarence T.C. Ching Learning and Technology Center. (HCH photo | Patrick Downes) You might say the stars have aligned for Walter Kirimitsu, creating a “good time” for him to retire as Saint Louis’ head of school. The “stars” would include a former […]

Pope: Two new Palestinian saints radiated God’s love

05/21/2015 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

A banner showing new Saint Marie-Alphonsine hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass for four new saints in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 17. The pope canonized four 19th-century nuns. The new saints are: Marie-Alphonsine and Mary of Jesus Crucified, both from historic Palestine; Jeanne […]