Dozens of Hawaii’s religious order women and men pose for a group photo with Bishop Larry Silva at the World Day for Consecrated Life celebration Feb. 2 at the Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. The bishop gave a special blessing to Sacred Hearts Sister Josephine Araki who celebrated the 50th anniversary of her […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 15, 2013
We’re entering Lent once again, Heraldites. I have included some Lent-related questions in this quiz to get you thinking about this important liturgical season. Enjoy. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Polycarp, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 23? a) He is the patron for fishermen b) He helped to lead […]
Manaolana | Christina Capecchi: An Alaskan cruise, a path to priesthood
Matthew Bearth was 17 when he set out on an Alaskan cruise that changed the course of his life and led him to the seminary. Today the 20-year-old college junior loves to recount that northern voyage. Matthew didn’t have a passport when his family decided to take an Alaska cruise the August before his senior […]
Photo: Time, talent, treasure
Engaging parishioners in tithing and getting them involved in parish ministries was the discussion of the first ever “Stewardship Day,” sponsored by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. On Feb. 2, more than 100 clergy and lay parish staff gathered at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to hear Father Andrew Kemberling, right below, speak about […]
Hawaii hermit is accepting email prayer requests
Sister Bernadette Marie Meno, Hawaii’s only diocesan hermit, is accepting requests for prayers by email at hawaiicatholichermit@aol.com. Or write to her at 1450 Kaupakalua Road, Apt. A, Haiku, HI 96708. Anyone in need of prayers for any intention may write to her. Sister Bernadette made her public profession as a diocesan hermit last September on […]
Heralding back: Feb. 15, 2013
50 years ago – Feb. 15, 1963 These Cub Scouters received the Parvuli Dei Medal Sunday in ceremonies presided over by the Most Reverend John Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Pictured with their leaders are: (Left to Right) Row 1: John Robello, Joseph Garcia, Lanford Sayson, Nick Pavia, Frederick Lau; Row 2: Claudio Casupang, Richard […]
Clergy pension fund inadequate to support next wave of retirees
Father Gary Colton is enjoying his retirement. Since he officially stepped down from active pastoral duty last July, the Maui-based priest has remained involved in local Catholic boards, celebrated Mass at various churches and given spiritual assistance on pilgrimages and retreats. After 44 years as a diocesan parish priest, Father Colton, 70, is making the […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: First Sunday of Lent
The temptation of Christ Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13 The Book of Deuteronomy provides the first reading for this first Sunday of Lent. Deuteronomy looks to the days when the Hebrews were fleeing from Egyptian slavery and making an uncertain way across the treacherous Sinai Peninsula. Even so, Deuteronomy is not a story of […]
Mary Adamski: Confession: O Sacrament most difficult
A funny thing happened on the way to confession. I chickened out. Again. The timing was right. It was that 30-minute window of opportunity on Saturday that a priest in my parish is on tap. I’d talked myself through this. It’s been months. I’m feeling yucky about something going on in my life. I can […]
203 catechumens to be baptized in Isle parishes this Easter
Catholic churches across Hawaii will baptize 203 catechumens during the Easter Vigil liturgy on March 30 according to numbers supplied by the diocesan Office of Worship. In anticipation of their baptisms, the catechumens, also called the “elect,” will be welcomed in four Rites of Election this weekend on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island. […]
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