Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: June 6, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — June 5, 1964 Ronald Pang, Mary Magdalen Chun and Carolyn Lee of Maryknoll Grade School received awards in the 1963-64 Ford-Future Scientists of America contest for written reports of their science projects. Over 8,000 project reports were entered in this year’s national contest. Ronald placed first in […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 23, 2014

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We’re moseying into the warm summer already, quizzicians. Savor the last few weeks of spring, and enjoy the remaining days of the Easter season. Here’s my latest quiz to quench your thirst for Catholic trivia. 1) Saints Which of the following saints, whose feast day is May 25, is a Doctor of the Church? a) […]

Letters to the Herald: May 23, 2014

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St. Damien retreat well done Kudos to Dr. Kristina DeNeve (the diocese’s adult faith formation and evangelization coordinator) on the extremely well-done online St. Damien Lenten retreat! There was so much variety: Information about Hawaii’s first saint, St. Damien; pictures of him and of Molokai; daily readings which one could read or listen to, along […]

Heralding back: May 23, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 22, 1964 Alumni of Maryknoll High School have planned a reunion dinner for this Saturday evening at 6:30 at Hutch’s Supper Club. Planning the event are (sitting left to right) Jared Kaufmann, Mrs. C. T. Lee (Ellen Chun), Mrs. Norman Kam (Elsie Young), Mrs. David Tom […]

Heralding back: May 9, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 8, 1964 An editorial cartoon honoring the May devotion to the Blessed Mother. 25 years ago — May 12, 1989 Life and death are ‘larger than politics’ “Why me?” said Father Edgar Saguinsin. “Because it’s your day off,” Sister Grace Dorothy Lim said matter-of-factly. The Marcos […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May, 9, 2014

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“May” I ask you a question, Heraldites? How are you enjoying this beautiful Easter season? I hope your festivities celebrating the Risen Lord are still going strong as we enter a new month. I also hope you are eager to answer more Catholic trivia below! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 25, 2014

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We have many things to celebrate, quiztastics. The Resurrection of Jesus, the canonizations of two amazing popes and Divine Mercy Sunday. Our faith brings a beautiful light to the springtime. Enjoy the following quiz! 1) Saints St. Mark, whose feast day is celebrated April 25, founded the Church of Alexandria and is honored for bringing […]

Heralding back: April 25, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — April 24, 1964 The first shipment of the long-playing record album, “A Tribute to Father Damien,” one of the 15 albums to be sold at the (World) Fair’s Hawaiian Gift Shop, was flown this week by Pan Am to the Fair. On hand to see the shipment […]

Heralding back: April 11, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — April 10, 1964 The Very Rev. Monsignor Charles Kekumano, J.C.D., Chancellor-Secretary of the Catholic Diocese of Honolulu is honored in a parade given by St. Louis High School’s Reserve Officers Training Corps at the school’s athletic field. Other presiding officials honoring Monsignor Kekumano were Bro. Joseph L. […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 11, 2014

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Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. May your faith continue to blossom in the days of Eastertide ahead. Here’s my latest quiz to add to the seasonal festivities. 1) Saints The feast day of this saint and Gospel writer is not April 15, but he is well-known […]