Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Eugene Hemrick: A Lenten lesson to practice throughout life

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On a recent trip out West, I once again became aware of one of St. John XXIII’s reasons for initiating the Second Vatican Council: to encourage the church to adjust to changing times. It’s no exaggeration to say that much of today’s life is shifting dramatically and calling for drastic changes. When I was in […]

Carolyn Y. Woo | Love and mercy for those who need it most

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The first time I read the phrase “O happy fault” in the special Easter proclamation, or Exsultet, I pondered about God’s love for his people — from the start of creation, through infidelities, rejections, destruction. God persisted in his love for us. That love is more powerful than anything, including our sinfulness. He will reach […]

Photo: Audience with the bishop

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Members of the Serra Club of Honlulu met with Bishop Larry Silva recently at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Seated, from left, are Fran Dieudonne, June Brieske, Clare Calabrese, John Reed, Mark Pillori and Chuck Furr. Standing are Jack Kampfer, Tom Grant, Paul Noto, Orby Groves, Bishop Silva, Sam Kamaka and Marvin Scharosch. Founded in 1970, […]

Masters champ, product of Catholic prep school, keeps it humble

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DALLAS — Even after becoming the toast of the sports world, golfer Jordan Spieth, a 21-year-old Dallas Jesuit graduate, remained humble and down-to-earth as he worked the crowds at Augusta, handled the media, and bantered with morning and late night talk show hosts after his historic win. That’s no surprise to those who know the […]

Maui robotics team headed for international stage

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In its debut year, Wailuku’s St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School robotics program is already headed for the big time. Its 12-student team of 10th through 12th graders has earned spots to compete this month in the world finals in St. Louis, Mo., and this summer in the international invitational competitions in Sydney, Australia. They are […]

Pope Francis’ Paschal Message: Only with humility is Easter understood

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Pope Francis waves to the crowd during his Easter message and blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican April 5. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters )   VATICAN CITY — To enter Christ’s empty tomb like the disciples and see that […]

Catholic community of Kailua-Kona dedicates first new church in 160 years

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Above, a view of St. Michael Church from outside the property on Alii Drive, before the March 25 blessing and dedication Mass. (HCH photos by Darlene Dela Cruz)   “It’s beautiful!” A young girl stood in awe with her family in front of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, March […]