Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Vergilia Jim, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Leaving peaceprints

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald It really is the Lord that inspires me to do the things that I have done. As I try to follow the promptings, the Lord unfolds things little by little. When I left Hawaii 20 years ago, I wasn’t really sure where […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 18, 2016

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Happy Thanksgiving, Heraldians! To show my gratitude for your support of our quiz, I’ve put together another cornucopia of Catholic trivia. I hope the light of knowledge and of our faith will be with you and your loved ones as we enter into Advent. 1) Saints Many Catholics begin a popular “Christmas novena” to this […]

Talk story: Focus on the vulnerable

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus’ concern for the care of the hungry, the thirsty, the homeless and prisoners (cf. Mt 25:34-40) sought to express the core of the Father’s mercy. This becomes a moral imperative for the whole of society that wishes to maintain the necessary conditions for a better common life.” (Pope Francis) November […]

Sister Mary Ann Tupy, OSF, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity: The prayer of this day

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewd by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I have always believed that our religious communities speak for God and that when they ask us sisters to take on a new ministry or to move to another place, that is God asking us to do his work in a new […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 14, 2016

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Hello, November! I’ve got another quiz for you, Heraldites. From the saints to Sweden, this set of questions covers quite a bit of ground. Let’s see how you fare with a fresh batch of Catholic trivia. 1) Saints St. Stanislaus Kostka, a young Polish saint whose feast day is Nov. 13, was a novice in […]

Heralding back: Nov. 4, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 4, 1966 These three Aloha United Fund volunteers reported their respective sections went “over the top” during Thursday’s final report luncheon at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are (from left to right) Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano, chancellor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu and […]

Father Emerson Delos Reyes, diocesan priest: Finding God in everything

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Saint Francis of Assisi has been a great inspiration to me. He was a lover of nature, and found God in even the smallest flower. For many of us, the tiny flowers that come out especially during summer may not seem to […]

Heralding back: Oct. 21, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 21, 1966 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney began the blessing of the new buildings of Our Lady of the Mount Church in the entrance to the convent. He is seen reciting the liturgical prayers of blessing surrounded by Father Joseph Ferrario, Father Eugene Morin, SS.CC. […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 21, 2016

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We are moseying into the latter parts of the year, quizzicians. My did 2016 zoom by. This quiz will take you to the end of October through All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Learning about the Catholic faith doesn’t stop, no matter the season. 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is Nov. 4, […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 7, 2016

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  The 100th anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. The month of the holy rosary. October holds much homage to our Blessed Mother, Heraldites. My latest quiz has a theme befitting such a Marian month. Let’s see how well you do with the following questions. 1) Saints The Blessed Virgin Mary is […]