Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Interfaith commemoration

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Bishop Larry Silva, center, joined local faith leaders and community members at the Jewish Temple Emanu-El in Honolulu for the opening of the “Unlikely Liberators” photo exhibit, Aug. 20. The opening of the exhibit, which highlights the story of the 522nd Field Artillery Battalion and the liberation of the Dachau Death March, also marked the […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 11, 2015

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Heraldistas, I am so excited about Pope Francis’ trip to the U.S. I hope to greet him with a hearty “bienvenidos” and open arms. As I prepare to pack my bags for the papal visit, I leave you with a lovely parting gift – my latest quiz!  1) Saints Pope Francis in his visit to […]

Official notices: Sept. 11, 1015

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September 11, 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Conference Board, Kamiano Center, downtown Honolulu.
September 12-13, Episcopal Visitation, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Pearl City.
September 15, 9:00 am, Diocesan Finance Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation Board and Annual Members of the Corporation Meeting, Chancery

Pope’s U.S. schedule: Six days, three cities

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Here is the schedule for Pope Francis’ September 2015 Apostolic Journey to the United States of America as released by the Vatican on June 30. All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time. Tuesday, Sept. 22 (Washington, D.C.) 4 p.m. Arrival from Cuba at Joint Base Andrews Wednesday, Sept. 23 (Washington, D.C.) 9:15 a.m. Welcome ceremony […]

Imperfect saint: Serra’s legacy complicated by the practices, conflicts of his time

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A bronze statue of Blessed Junipero Serra by sculptor Arthur Putnam stands on the grounds of the San Diego Presidio in San Diego, Calif., July 27. Serra chose the spot for the first Alta California mission in 1769. The mission was later moved a few miles away from the presidio. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)   SACRAMENTO, […]

Proper order: In sessions around the state, the discussion is about lowering the age of Confirmation

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Kristina DeNeve, diocesan adult faith formation coordinator, facilitates the “Restoring Proper Order” session at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, July 7. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   Catechism classes, the involvement of youth in parishes, and sacramental preparation were among the topics addressed at “Restoring Proper Order” listening sessions taking place around the diocese in […]

DEACON JULIO M. AKAPITO | 1945-2015: Former congressman, lawyer, educator served fellow Micronesians

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Deacon Julio Muritok Akapito, who came to Hawaii 11 years ago from Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia with a broad range of achievements in politics, law, education, sports and religion, and who, for the past seven years served immigrant Micronesian Catholics as a deacon at two parishes on the Big Island’s east side, […]

Vita Saxa. Life Rocks: Being a student pro-life advocate can be tough, even at a Catholic university

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For so long, I had a limited understanding of the abortion debate as being “pro-lifers vs. pro-choicers.” We battle it out at marches, in politics and all over social media. When emotions come into play, as they so often do, it’s easy to forget that the antagonism stirred up between our two groups comes from […]

Official notices: Aug. 28, 2015

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August 29, 11:00 am, Funeral Mass for Deacon Julio Akapito, St. Joseph Parish, Hilo.
August 29-30, Episcopal Visitation, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
September 1, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu.
September 2, 4:30 pm, Catholic Charities Hawaii Board of Directors, Ching Campus, Makiki