Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Letter to the Herald: Not silenced by a label

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When someone takes a pro-life stand publicly, they are immediately labeled. Our secular society tries to silence anyone who has a different belief from the present anti-life and anti-traditional marriage policies implemented in our country. By labeling us, with terms like bigots or religious fanatics, they think they can silence us. Recent comments have been […]

Heralding back: Sept. 11, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 10, 1965 In ceremonies last Sunday, His Excellency the Most Reverend Bishop James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, blessed the new St. John Vianney School in the Keolu Hills-Enchanted Lakes area of Kailua. It is the third windward Catholic school and the 20th Oahu school. Assisting […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 11, 2015

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Heraldistas, I am so excited about Pope Francis’ trip to the U.S. I hope to greet him with a hearty “bienvenidos” and open arms. As I prepare to pack my bags for the papal visit, I leave you with a lovely parting gift – my latest quiz!  1) Saints Pope Francis in his visit to […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 28, 2015

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We’re saying “aloha” to August and “salutations” to September. How fast did that month fly, quiz amigos? Quick enough to bring forth another timely set of Catholic trivia tidings below! 1) Saints Football season and other sports are in full swing. Which 3rd century martyr is noted for being a patron saint for athletes? a) […]

Heralding back: Aug. 28, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 27, 1965 The Hawaii Catholic Herald Tour pilgrims set out on camels (in Egypt), except for a few less daring souls, to see the pyramids. 25 years ago — Aug. 31, 1990 Bishop Ferrario announces step toward planning “a new century of Catholic education” Each of […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 14, 2015

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I am abuzz about August, Heraldites. We are ambling into autumn and another awesome season. Here’s my latest array of Catholic trivia questions awaiting your answers. 1) Saints St. Gianna Beretta Molla is one of the patron saints for the upcoming World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Which of the following is true about her? […]

Heralding back: Aug. 14, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 13, 1965 At an open house last week St. Francis Hospital unveiled its new 12 bed intensive care-post operation complex. Demonstrating some of the unit’s modern equipment is Sumie Fukuda (center), bed nurse in charge of the unit. With her are (left to right): Eleanor Apo, […]