I’m always a little embarrassed when someone asks what I’ve given up for Lent. I usually give up sweets, which sounds like a child’s choice. I did, in fact, start this practice in my early teens and have been more faithful to it than to any more “adult” discipline. So I was thrilled to read […]
Mary Adamski: A perfect teaching moment
Catholic schools in Hawaii suspended lesson plans and used the past month of historical and dramatic events in Rome as a teaching opportunity. With 21st century fixation on immediate information, the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, and the selection of his successor reached the level of breaking news around the world for the past month. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 1, 2013
By the time you read this, quiztastics, our beloved Pope Benedict XVI will have just stepped down from the pontificate. In honor of his service as the Holy Father, I’ve created a quiz to test your knowledge on our now-former pope. Enjoy. (Hint: If you’re stumped on any of the questions, see the extensive bio […]
Photo: The elect sign in
At Rite of Election ceremonies across the diocese during the weekend of Feb. 16-17, more than 200 catechumens signed their names into the Book of the Elect, signifying their desire to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter. Catechumens from Oahu, at left, gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on Feb. 17 for […]
Official Notices: March 1, 2013
Bishop’s Calendar March 1, 9:00 am, Augustine Educational Foundation Bagels with Bishop, St. Joseph School, Hilo. March 2-3, Parish Episcopal Visitation, Annunciation Parish, Waimea. March 3, 8:30 am, Young Ladies Institute Mass and Luncheon, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Kailua and Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Officers Club. [Fr. Gary Secor] March 5, 9:00 am, Diocesan […]
Heralding back: March 1, 2013
50 years ago – March 1, 1963 A dream comes true — The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, blesses the new college wing and the new chapel and auditorium of St. Stephen’s Seminary last Friday. In doing so his dream of adequate facilities to educate and prepare young men from the […]
Photo: Legion of Mary annual function
Active and auxiliary members of Our Lady Daughter of St. Ann Praesidium of the Legion of Mary pose for a group photo in Kin Wah Chinese Restaurant in Kaneohe on Feb. 9 after their Annual Auxiliary Function at which they thanked their 36 auxiliaries and praying members for their prayers and support. At the function, […]
Photo: Lent begins
The Catholic Church officially start the liturgical season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. More than 300 people attended the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva. He is shown here marking a cross with ashes on the forehead of a parishioner. (HCH photo by […]
Photo: Pope questions
“Would you consider being the pope?” was one of the questions asked by St. Francis School students during a visit by Bishop Larry Silva, Feb. 21. The bishop spent the morning talking with seniors at the Manoa campus as part of the “Bagels with Bishop” events sponsored by the Augustine Educational Foundation. (HCH photo Darlene […]
Viriditas: Father David Lupo, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
The mystery of God When I was a child I was attracted to the trappings of church. There were the stained glass windows and the life-sized crucifix that the old Italian ladies would go up to and while rubbing the toe of Jesus, bless themselves by. There was also the incense, and the darkness. These […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 764
- 765
- 766
- 767
- 768
- …
- 775
- Next Page »
