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Viriditas: Sister Cecilia Fabular, Dominican Sister of the Most Holy Rosary

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Live what you preach; preach how you live As a religious and as an educator, a leader, what keeps me going in my ministry is my personal relationship with God. When I wake up in the morning, I first thank God that I am still alive. Then, I take a few minutes of quiet time. […]

Obituary: ‘Nora’ Santos was a teacher, principal, associate school superintendent

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Leonora “Nora” R. Santos, who served many years in Hawaii as a Catholic school teacher, principal and associate superintendent, died in Waialua on Jan. 27. She was 79. Her funeral is 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at Our Lady of the Mount Church in Kalihi. Viewing begins at 8:30 a.m. Burial will be at Valley of […]

Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: Come in from the cold: finding mercy in the city

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

It’s 15 below with a wind chill of minus 39 when I arrive at the cathedral tonight. The holy water is partly frozen. Perched atop Summit Hill in St. Paul, Minn., the Cathedral of St. Paul is the mother church of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, a Vatican-appointed National Shrine of the apostle […]

Official notices: Feb. 14, 2014

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar February 14, 9:00 am, Augustine Educational Foundation Members Meeting, Chancery, downtown Honolulu. February 15, 5:00 pm, Marriage Convalidation Mass, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ewa Beach. February 16, 1:00 pm, Ohana Mass (for developmentally disabled), Holy Trinity Parish, Kuliouou; 6:00 pm, Mass and blessing for the Great Aloha Run/Aloha Ke Akua Run […]

Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: Be my Valentine?

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Today is not always a happy day. Society puts so much into it that some may feel the need to “have” someone even if it’s just for today. I remember being single, without a girlfriend or someone who would be my valentine for the day. Honestly, it wasn’t fun, but it did get me asking, […]

Manaolana | Sidebar: Feb. 14, 2014

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Quote “(In the Chinese new year) there is an expectation for new things to happen, for better things to happen, for good things to happen. In that sense … that’s what our celebrations of Christmas and Easter are about. We celebrate the new life in God.” | Father Francis Li, pastor of St. Therese Chinese […]

Lenten fish fries returning to Kailua parishes

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

A Midwest Fridays in Lent parish tradition is returning again next month to Kailua. The Knights of Columbus Council 6307 Kailua is sponsoring family fish fries at St. Anthony Church and St. John Vianney Church. Beer-battered catfish will be bubbling in oil at St. Anthony, 5:15-7:15 p.m., on March 7, and at St. John on […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 14, 2014

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! Thanks for all the love you’ve shown over the years for my humble quizzes. Here’s your latest installment of tricky Catholic trivia. 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is Feb. 14? a) They studied under St. Valentine b) They translated […]

Makawao parish selling malassadas to build multi-purpose center

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Makawao’s St. Joseph Church needs a multi-purpose center to replace its run-down gym and is holding a malassadas sale, March 4, to raise money for it. Presale tickets are $8 a dozen and are available at the St. Joseph Church office, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by sending a check payable to St. Joseph Church, […]

Heralding back: Feb. 14, 2014

02/14/2014 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 14, 1964 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, spoke on the Vatican Council at the Meet-the-Bishop Banquet sponsored by the Oahu Council of Holy Name Societies at the Ala Moana Banquet Hall. 25 years ago — Feb. 17, 1989 Diocesan Youth Day to […]