Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: A lot of bricks

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Diocesan vicar general Father Gary Secor blesses the newly renovated parking lot at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou, Sept. 6. The old asphalt parking lot was replaced with a new, durable type of brick surface that resists gasoline and oil drips from cars. Porous material between and under the bricks will help prevent potholes and […]

Franciscans to celebrate Transitus, the passing of St. Francis of Assisi

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The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities are hosting their annual Transitus celebration on Friday, Oct. 3, at Saint Francis Convent, 2715 Pamoa Road, in Manoa Valley. The Transitus commemorates the passage from death to eternal life of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrated worldwide by Franciscans on the eve of their patron’s feast […]

Bishop Silva calls for special collection for Middle East victims

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Following the lead of the American bishops, Bishop Larry Silva wrote to all Hawaii pastors and priest parish administrators on Aug. 28, asking them to take up a special collection before the end of October for “Christians and others suffering persecution in the Middle East.” “Pope Francis recently wrote to the Secretary of the United […]

Serra Club to host priest appreciation dinner

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The Serra Club of Honolulu invite all priests living in Hawaii at a gala appreciation dinner at the Hale Koa Hotel at 6 p.m., Oct. 14. Diocesan, religious order, military and visiting priests are welcome. Reservations must be made by Oct. 1 by contacting Serran June Brieske at 836-3080 or by email at thebrieskes1@juno.com. Founded […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 12, 2014

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Hola, quizzicals! There’s a lot going on as we dive into September. On the liturgical calendar are the feasts of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. It’s also the season for sports and football fans. I’ve sprinkled some questions below related to those themes. 1) Saints The “Three Holy Hierarchs” honored by the […]

Newman Center hosting presentations on aging

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The Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa is hosting Issues on Aging, three presentations on growing older, 7-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, 23 and 24. On Sept. 22, Sister Joanne Dehmer, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, will speak about aging with wisdom, grace and compassion. She will address the spiritual […]

Manaolana | Sidebar: Sept. 12, 2014

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Quote “It was not our goal to inspire others, although we may have. … You never know who you will touch or connect with.” | Christina Jackson, the mother of 16-year-old Kara Jackson, an altar server from Middleton, Ohio, who is on a mission to serve at Mass in all 50 states. Kara, who has […]

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