Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: March 14, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 13, 1964 James DeAguiar, freshman at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri explains the anthuriums to James Cleary, chairman of the Father-Son Night at the college and to Father S.E. Kalamaja, S.J., registrar. The flowers were sent from Hilo to Father Kalamaja by James’ parents. James […]

Heralding back: Feb. 28, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 28, 1964 Left, the first Catholic Boy Scout to pass the AAD examination conducted by the new Area committee was Nicholas Peroff, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Peroff, Sr., of Wailuku (Maui). Nick is a Star Scout with Troop 29, sponsored by St. Anthony’s […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 28, 2014

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So here we are, quizzicians, at the end of February and the start of Lent. We’re “March-ing” on with a diverse set of quiz questions to keep you going into the new liturgical season. 1) Saints St. Romanus of Condat, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 28, is said to have miraculously cured two madmen […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 14, 2014

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Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! Thanks for all the love you’ve shown over the years for my humble quizzes. Here’s your latest installment of tricky Catholic trivia. 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is Feb. 14? a) They studied under St. Valentine b) They translated […]

Heralding back: Feb. 14, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 14, 1964 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, spoke on the Vatican Council at the Meet-the-Bishop Banquet sponsored by the Oahu Council of Holy Name Societies at the Ala Moana Banquet Hall. 25 years ago — Feb. 17, 1989 Diocesan Youth Day to […]

Beatitude: Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for justice: for they shall have their fill

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Hundreds of “luminaries” lined the Hawaii state capitol grounds Jan. 22, during an evening prayer service commemorating the anniversary of the 1973 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Each luminary — a paper bag lit up with a flameless tea light — was decorated with pro-life drawings and messages. Aloha Life Advocates […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 31, 2014

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I love February, Heraldites. Its transition from winter to spring makes me want to sing. I hope you are as excited about the new month as I am about presenting you with this new quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Andrew Corsini, whose feast is celebrated Feb. 4? a) He […]

Heralding back: Jan. 31, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Jan. 31, 1964 Ladies of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City, are seen preparing the bar-b-que sticks of tasty beef for the Mardi Gras Carnival to be held by the parish at 1425 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City the evenings of February 7 and 8. […]

Heralding back: Jan 17, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Jan. 17, 1964 Rodney Yamabe of Maryknoll scores in the opening minutes of the Spartans’ win over Mid Pac Owls. Final score was 59-54. It was played at Punahou Gym. (Photo by Mike Lum) 25 years ago — Jan. 20, 1989 Diocese strengthening AIDS education efforts Ignorance […]