Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: July 15, 2016

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  NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 22, 1966 Miss Suzanne Nitta, a junior of Maryknoll High School, is conducting research as an apprentice to Dr. Thomas C. Cheng of the Department of Zoology at the University of Hawaii. Suzanne was selected to participate in the Hawaii Junior Science Apprenticeship Program on […]

Letters to the Herald: July 15, 2016

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  Support peace The more than 400 members of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities are asking for all people in the United States to join them in praying for the victims of the shootings in Dallas, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and to work together to end gun violence […]

Talk story: Gatherings that enrich

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Parishioners from Leeward and Central Oahu parishes gathered recently for an “enrichment gathering” to talk story about their social ministries and to learn from each other. Our host parish was St. John Apostle and Evangelist in Mililani. The other churches were Our Lady of Sorrows, Wahiawa; Our Lady of Good Counsel, […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 15, 2016

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  Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy! 1) Saints A popular “Prayer for Generosity” which begins, “Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve,” is often attributed to the saint […]

Heralding back: July 1. 2016

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  NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 1, 1966 Donald W. C. Won of Waipahu, a former Army Communications supervisor has been accepted as a full-time student and prospective candidate for a degree. A career Army man who retired with the rank of sergeant first class last December, Won is the first […]

Father Anastacio ‘Jun’ Postrano, diocesan priest: Living a sacramental life

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I always wanted to be a priest. When I was in the Philippines, most of the priests around were Maryknoll Fathers. We did not have a local clergy then. The Maryknoll Fathers were very active, visible missionaries who built up the faithful […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 1, 2016

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July is here, quiz friends. It’s a great time of year. Hope your summer has been graced so far with much sunshine and spirit. Let’s get you further enlightened with Catholic trivia bits in my latest quiz! 1) Saints The feast of St. Maria Goretti, patroness of rape victims and youth, is celebrated July 6. […]

Official notices: June 17. 2016

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] June 18, 8:00 am, Mass for Oahu Faith Formation Conference, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. [Fr. Gary Secor] June 21, 9:00 am, Diocesan Finance Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 6:00 pm, Alliance Defending Freedom’s Religious Freedom Summit, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Kapalua. June 22, 5:00 […]

Heralding back: June 17. 2016

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50 years ago — June 17, 1966 Madonna, child to appear on Christmas postage stamp For the first time in the history of the U.S. Post Office Department, a postage stamp will depict the Madonna and Child. In announcing the design of the 1966 Christmas postage stamp, Postmaster General Lawrence F. O’Brien said the five-cent […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 3, 2016

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I’m as joyful as a June bug, quizzicals! Summer is here, and it’s time for easy, breezy days ahead. Take this quiz at your leisure, and enjoy learning a new thing or two about our awesome Catholic faith. 1) Saints Our Lady of Aparecida is the patroness for which South American country? a) Bolivia b) […]