Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

India-based missionary order officially established in diocese

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Hawaii’s Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians at their convent in Waimalu, from left, Sister Marykutty Kottuppallil, Sister Meristella Umdor and Sister Ruth Zonunthari. (HCH photo | Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP)   The Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, an India-based congregation that has served in Hawaii since 2008, have established themselves […]

Praying for the dead, pope asks special prayers for victims of war

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VATICAN CITY — The early November feasts of All Saints and All Souls call Catholics to contemplate their ultimate destiny, hope in the eternal happiness of their beloved dead and remember the thousands of innocent people dying each day because of human evil and selfishness. Because human beings believe they are gods and the lords […]

Manaolana | Dolphins are a bonus for hundreds of young Catholics converging for Youth Day fun, fellowship, prayer

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Dolphins, sea lions and turtles … oh my! Hundreds of young Catholics and dozens of volunteers enjoyed a day of fun and fellowship at Diocesan Youth Day, Oct. 25 at Sea Life Park in Waimanalo. The diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry organized this local celebration of the Catholic faith. The event drew […]

Kathleen T. Choi: Votes for Jesus

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We know that all Christians have an obligation to spread the Good News. Yet few of us feel comfortable urging people to learn more about Jesus, much less join his church. Perhaps the recent election offers some tips for evangelization. Our friends, colleagues and neighbors know whether we’re Democrats or Republicans. Surely we can find […]

Mary Adamski: From here to eternity

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Getting to church early on All Souls’ Day is a tradition of mine. I hope for a few moments in solitude and quiet to focus on the book. Not the liturgy of the day, but the Book of Dead, the ledger that will be out near the altar all month, a congregational prayer list open […]

Manaolana | Sidebar: Nov. 7, 2014

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Quote “When your priorities are right, it isn’t hard to make a decision. Live your life by faith.” | Former NFL player and coach Herm Edwards, in his keynote address at the Diocese of Sioux City’s Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools Oct. 12. Edwards, now an ESPN football analyst, said that with daughters attending Catholic […]

Photo: Public awareness

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More than 1,000 participants gathered at the state capitol in Honolulu Oct. 23 for the 20th annual Men’s March Against Violence. Marchers began their walk at the capitol building and wound their way through the downtown Honolulu business district, carrying signs protesting domestic violence. The event concluded with a rally on the grounds of city […]