Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Kathleen T. Choi: Not so little

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I dislike getting angry. It leaves me shaken and ashamed. I understand anger’s source. We perceive a threat, and a surge of adrenaline gives us the strength to run away or fight back. Knowing that, I can sometimes walk off anger before I say or do something I’ll regret. I tell myself that I’m not […]

Back to School | Tuition rates increase for most, but not all

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The universal truth that Catholic school tuition will always go up was not practiced universally this year as at least five schools kept their prices the same as the year before. One school even lowered its base tuition cost for one of its grades: Damien Memorial School reduced its sixth grade tuition by $300, while […]

Obituary: Francis Matthew Popish, Christian Brother, taught at Damien High 22 years

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Christian Brother Francis Matthew Popish, who taught at Damien Memorial School for more than two decades, died after a brief illness July 19 at Hale Nani Nursing Home where he had been living since January. He was 85 and had just celebrated his 70th anniversary of religious life. His funeral is Aug. 10 in the […]

Back to School | Free milk, reduced price meals

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Twelve Hawaii Catholic schools this coming school year are offering free milk and free and reduced price meals for children unable to pay the full price under the Special Milk Program, National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program. Application forms are being sent to parents or guardians. Children […]

Back to School | St. Ann Early Learning Center: New director started at school 20 years ago

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Cynthia Achong, who started at St. Ann Early Learning Center 20 years ago as a teacher’s aide, is now the preschool’s director. She began her position on July 1. Achong grew up in Kaneohe and now lives in Waimanalo with her husband Wayne and three daughters Leesa, Chelsee and Cailee. Achong began at St. Ann […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 2, 2013

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It’s back-to-school time, Heraldites. You can tell I’m excited about the new academic year, because I have included some school-related questions in the quiz below. Happy learning! 1) Saints Which of the following saints was a pioneer of education from France who founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1680, and […]

Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: ‘The vocation of love’: lessons from Mom’s retirement

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Moving into a senior home can be the ultimate indignity. With the hefty monthly bill comes a hundred little losses — of the car keys, of the backyard, of all the familiar nooks and crannies: ticks on the pantry wall tracking the kids’ upward ascent; the Christmas-tree corner; the candy drawer; the cat’s favorite window […]

Back to School | St. Ann Model Schools: Music teacher hits right note as administrator

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Mandy Thronas-Brown began her new position as principal of St. Ann Model School in Kaneohe on July 1. Born on Kauai, she attended St. Catherine School and graduated from Kapaa High School with honors in 1988. She then attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in music […]

Photo: Summer Bible school

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish’s “SonWest Roundup,” a cowboy-themed Vacation Bible School July 15-19, taught lessons about God’s ultimate plan, ultimate power, ultimate rescue, ultimate trust and, most importantly, his ultimate love. Twenty-four students in grades one through six learned about our Lord through Bible stories, dance, games and crafts. Even the snacks tied […]

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