Hey quizzicals, it’s almost summer! As you head to your favorite beach, don’t forget to pack some sunscreen, a pair of shades and this quiz. You’ll need them to contain all the “brightness” ahead! 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about St. Bede the Venerable, whose feast day is May 25? a) […]
Heralding Back: May 10, 2013
50 years ago – May 10, 1963 Left, Sunday, May 5, the Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, D.D., Bishop of Honolulu, blessed Chaminade College’s new residence hall for men, Hale Hoaloha. Assisting the bishop was Monsignor Charles Kekumano and the Very Reverend Robert R. Mackey, S.M., president of the college. The three-story residence hall […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 10, 2013
Come what “May,” Heraldians, we’re trudging along through a new month. Celebrations abound this time of year — Mother’s Day, confirmations and the feast day of one of my favorite Hawaii saints. In this quiz, you’ll find a question honoring each of the above. Cheers! 1) Saints True or false: The feast day of St. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 26, 2013
This Easter season is bringing us refreshment and renewal, quizzicals. Here are more Catholic trivia questions to reinvigorate your appreciation of the faith. 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast day is celebrated April 29? a) She is a Doctor of the Church b) She is […]
Heralding back: April 26, 2013
50 years ago – April 26, 1963 These fifth and sixth graders proved that they have the makings of future track stars as they won in last week’s CYO Track Meet. The above four boys from Cathedral School won the 440 yard relay dash. They are (left to right) Patrick Fischer, Craig Pagaduan, Robert Kaslausky, […]
Grateful Hearts Campaign: Youth included on Kauai confirmation retreat team
The Kauai vicariate confirmation retreat in November for 100 students at Holy Cross Parish in Kalaheo wasn’t your typical, adult-led experience. Facilitated by the Basic Christian Community of Hawaii, the leadership team included an important group — high school seniors fresh from their own confirmation. According to Lisa Gomes, director of the Office of Youth […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 15, 2013
First a new Hawaii saint, and then a new pope, and, in a few weeks, the grand celebration of Easter. We’ve got a lot of things to appreciate as Catholics, Heraldians. In these last days of Lent, I bring you a quiz to hopefully deepen your love even further for the many facets of our […]
With Grateful Hearts: Website evangelization
We’ve all been there —we need to find a Mass when we’re on vacation to a neighbor island, or we can’t remember reconciliation times for our own church. The newly designed diocesan website has information you need quickly, like Mass times, and much more. Organized and clean, with bright, bold headings, the website has valuable […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 1, 2013
By the time you read this, quiztastics, our beloved Pope Benedict XVI will have just stepped down from the pontificate. In honor of his service as the Holy Father, I’ve created a quiz to test your knowledge on our now-former pope. Enjoy. (Hint: If you’re stumped on any of the questions, see the extensive bio […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 15, 2013
We’re entering Lent once again, Heraldites. I have included some Lent-related questions in this quiz to get you thinking about this important liturgical season. Enjoy. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Polycarp, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 23? a) He is the patron for fishermen b) He helped to lead […]