More than 70 faithful gathered at Thomas Square park in Honolulu Oct. 13 for the 7th annual public rosary program. That afternoon, participants held a procession and coronation of a statue of the Blessed Mother, as well as prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Most Holy Rosary. October in the Catholic Church is dedicated […]
Heralding back: Oct. 25, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 25, 1963 Hunger ends at the kitchen counter. Presenting the first free lunch during National School Lunch Week was Father Ernest Class, SS.CC., pastor of St. Joseph’s Church and School (Waipahu). Making the lunch program a reality are the cafeteria workers in the background: Mrs. Betty […]
Kathleen Choi: You might be a Catholic
Since comedian Jeff Foxworthy first taught us how to recognize rednecks, several imitations have arisen, including “You Might be a Catholic.” Here are my contributions to that list. How many fit you? You own several rosaries including one for each car, one on the night stand and one that came in the mail with a […]
Father Bob Stark to step into Ignacio’s shoes
The diocese announced Oct. 11 the appointment of Blessed Sacrament Father Robert Stark as the new Office for Social Ministry director, replacing Carol Ignacio who retires Nov. 1. Father Stark has worked for the Social Ministry Office since 2010 as its resource developer/community organizer. He has been involved in recruiting, organizing and training Hawaii Catholics […]
Island hunger pangs: Parish food ministries explore new ways to provide healthier, renewable fare
At a workshop on food insecurity Sept. 17, Bob Agres, top, discussed the causes of the problem and different ways local Catholics can address it in outreach ministries. More than 12 percent of the Islands’ population — and one in five local keiki — is “food insecure.” Beyond the problem of hunger, food insecurity […]
Ferandin-style: The Augustine Foundation director has a passionate commitment to Catholic education
Sue Ferandin, executive director of the Augustine Educational Foundation, addresses guests at its annual donor appreciation reception, Sept. 19 at the Halekulani Hotel’s Hau Terrace Lanai. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) “I know every single one of you,” said Sue Ferandin to the 120 friends of Catholic schools gathered on the Halekulani Hotel’s […]
Diocese survey: How are ‘international’ priests adjusting here?
Hawaii’s priests gather for a group photo May 15 at the annual priests’ convocation at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. The Office of Clergy lists more than half of them as “international.” (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) The diocesan Office of Clergy classifies more than half of the priests in […]
Mary Adamski: Sustainable acts of kindness
Random acts of kindness. Someone created that phrase a couple decades ago to package the concept of spontaneous and anonymous generosity to help or cheer a total stranger. I believe it was dreamed up as an antidote to “random acts of violence,” the unexplainable bursts of cruelty and destruction that fill the news and wrench […]
Viriditas: Sister Yoo Soo Kim, Maryknoll Sisters
Seasons of God’s beautiful creation “When I enter my studio, I feel the sacred air. Brightness of the candle flame, smoke of the incense, and smell of tea … At that moment my heart becomes pure, An armful of flowers in the sacred air, softness of sea air … As I fill my room with […]
4 in 5 Isle parishes fall short in audit of collection procedures
Is your parish using the right kind of bags to store its offertory collections? Does more than one person take collection funds to and from the parish safe? Is a log being kept of the offertory moneybags? Are collection summaries and cash counting managed properly? About a year after the diocese issued a checklist in […]
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