Bishop Larry Silva presided over the convalidation of the marriages of 12 happy couples June 2 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ewa Beach. The ceremony makes valid existing unions of couples previously married “outside the church.” Here the newly-convalidated pose for a photo with the bishop and the priests and deacons of […]
Volleyball, vocations centerpieces of Exodus Games
A volleyball tournament with eight mixed teams of singles, married couples, priests, sisters, brothers and deacons will be the main event at the vocation-themed Exodus Games, a day of fun, competition and celebrating life’s choices, 9 a.m.-4 pm., July 6 at Sacred Hearts Academy in Kaimuki. Sponsored by the Central Oahu Vicariate Youth and Young […]
Letter to the Herald: Two steps to better sermons
With reference to Kathleen Choi’s column “Good sermon, Father” in the May 10 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, I have always been a firm believer that the precious few minutes a priest has with his congregation during his sermon is a moment in time that will cause parishioners to draw conclusions on how effective […]
Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: What do we express by prayer postures?
YOUCAT*: Christians bring their life before God through the language of the body: they cast themselves down before God. They fold their hands in prayer or stretch them out. They genuflect or kneel before the all holy God. They listen to the Gospel while standing. They meditate while seated. A few weeks ago I was […]
Manaolana | Makana’s helpful hints: For what?
Last week, I attended the National Diocesan Directors’ Institute in Washington, D.C. It was my first time there, and it was great to see the national monuments standing as reminders of why and what we stand for. I came to realize that in the same way these monuments are statements of our national history, mission […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: June 7, 2013
Quote “Whether it is delicate furrows in fabric, the essence of feathers, or each strand of hair, the iconographer brings unique talents and a spiritual awakening to create a venerable image. The Holy Spirit is at work without a doubt.” | Virginia iconographer Veronica “Ronnie” Royal, who has been creating the sacred art since 1998. […]
Photo: Site of future church
It may not look like much now, but this is a view of the future St. Michael Church in Kailua-Kona. Within months, this plot of Kona dirt will be transformed into a landscaped gathering place, parking areas and, of course, a new church to replace the historic structure that had to be demolished after an […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 7, 2013
June is here, Heraldites. I am as excited as can be for some leisurely summer days. There’s no better time to brush up on Catholic trivia! Good luck with the quiz below. 1) Saints This Portuguese saint, who was a colleague of St. Francis of Assisi and a Doctor of the Church, can be invoked […]
Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: Love, marriage and pizza delivery
It should come as no surprise that the story of how the Domino’s Pizza founder met his wife involves pizza. But indulge me in the details. It was a Monday night in early February, 1962, and the phones weren’t ringing at Tom Monaghan’s pizza store in Mount Pleasant, Mich., so the restless 24-year-old decided to […]
Manaolana | A religion professor walks into a bar … Theology on Tap sessions will offer free-flowing discussions on faith
“A professor of religion and philosophy walks into a bar … ” No, that’s not the opening line of a new Catholic joke. It’s an actual scene set to take place this summer as the diocese hosts several nights of the popular young adult program, “Theology on Tap.” Pete Steiger of Chaminade University, the aforementioned […]
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