Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Rose Annette Ahuna, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Through saintly parents

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING My mother is from Kohala and my father is from Kona. I spent 17 years at St. Joseph, Hilo, going to school there until the eighth grade. The Hawaiian culture that I grew up in really enriched my background and parallels the Franciscan spirit that I embraced when I became a religious […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 24, 2014

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November is on the horizon, quizzicals. This year has gone by so quickly! Enjoy this new quiz filled with a cornucopia of faith facts. It is fall after all! 1) Saints Sts. Crispin and Crispinian, whose feast day is celebrated Oct. 25, are the patrons for cobblers and leather workers. How are they related? a) […]

Father Richard McNally | Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: Choosing adoration

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING A retreat master once said that if you come to the point someday where you are so busy that you need to make a choice between saying the Divine Office and making adoration, choose adoration. Others will uphold you as they say the prayer of the church. But in adoration, you are […]

Poem | Moonlight paddling

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Moon cake of light gold crusting Marking the eerie dark of the night With a taste of quaint entrance As if mocking the daylight turn Rush to the kayaks! We keiki of the morning light Who dive into the Pacific in beats Of pounding hearts and vigilant eyes Arms move to the rhythm of paddles […]

Heralding back: Oct. 10, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 9, 1964 Poster for Catholic Education Week, Nov. 8 to 14, when many schools will hold open house to acquaint the public with the schools. Over 12 percent of all elementary, secondary and higher education institutions in the United States are under Catholic auspices. (NC Photos) […]

Heralding back: Sept 26, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 25, 1964 Mixing Up Trouble – It is hoped that these students know what they are doing as they begin to use the new laboratory at Damien. Trying out the new equipment are students Thomas Texeira, Bruce Graham, and Abel Lew (left to right). 25 years […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 26, 2014

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Happy autumn, Heraldians! It’s almost time for cooler climes. October is the month of the Holy Rosary and other festive feast days. Let’s see how well you fare with my quiz of timely Catholic trivia tidbits. 1) Saints Which disease did St. Therese of Lisieux, whose feast day is Oct. 1, die of in 1897? […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 12, 2014

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Hola, quizzicals! There’s a lot going on as we dive into September. On the liturgical calendar are the feasts of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. It’s also the season for sports and football fans. I’ve sprinkled some questions below related to those themes. 1) Saints The “Three Holy Hierarchs” honored by the […]

Heralding back: Sept. 12, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 11, 1964 Left, Father Lawrence Mann, S.M., former assistant pastor of Holy Family Church, returned to Honolulu and to his new duties as assistant pastor of Holy Family. Father Mann (right) was met by the present pastor, Father Joseph Sherry, S.M. Father Mann has been in […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 29, 2014

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Adieu, August — it gets better as we enter September! I’ve got a great quiz below for you, Heraldites. Lots to think about as we leave the summer behind and venture into a new season. Cheers! 1) Saints The feast days of St. Adjutor, St. Cloud and St. Agricola are celebrated during the first week […]