Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: March 13, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 12, 1965 In their first year as participants in the annual Hawaii Catholic Herald Circulation Drive during Catholic Press Month, the students of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City, won the first prize and plaque for the outstanding Oahu elementary school and also the top […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 13, 2015

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Lent may be a season of penance, quizzicals, but the coming of spring reminds us that days of refreshment and renewal lie ahead. Here’s a quiz full of timely Catholic trivia tidbits to ponder as you continue your Lenten journey. 1) Saints Pope Francis’ installation ceremony in 2013 took place on March 19, the feast […]

Father Arnel Soriano, Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette: Challenges and blessings

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I grew up with the La Salette priests. My hometown of Isabela was their first mission in the Philippines. They married my parents and were always at our house, even joining us for meals. Through the influence of my mom, I studied in a La Salette school and became an altar boy. During my high […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 27, 2015

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I hope your Lent is off to a prayerful start, Heraldians. May my quizzes be a helpful part in your journey toward deepening your faith this season. Good luck with the following Catholic trivia questions. 1) Saints The feast of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother is celebrated Feb. 27. This Italian saint entered religious […]

Heralding back; Feb. 27, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 26, 1965 Sixty-seven members of the Creighton University Alumni Association are visiting Hawaii as part of their $9 million dollar fund raising drive in support of six graduate schools. The Hawaii Chapter of the CU Alumni Assoc. hosted the group at a luau at Duke Kahanamokus. […]

Father Anthony Rapozo, diocesan priesthood: It’s Jesus’ ministry

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING I enjoy my calling as a priest. The greatest challenge of this assignment was that there was a school attached to the parish. Initially, I did not realize how much time I would be involved in the school. But I have come to enjoy my interaction with the children. The kids now […]

Heralding back: Feb. 13, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 12, 1965 Cub scout Lawrence Lopes of Star of the Sea pack explains to his brother, Christopher, what happened in the Cathedral during the presentation of the many awards to leaders, scouts and cubs on Scout Sunday. Someday little Chris will be wearing the dark blue […]