Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: Nov. 22, 2013

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 29, 1963 Since mid-morning Friday (Nov. 22, 1963), when citizens of Hawaii heard of the assassination of the President of the United States (John F. Kennedy), Catholic and other Christian churches have been crowded with Americans praying for the Nation and its slain head. Friday’s noon-day […]

Letter to the Herald: In thanksgiving

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Sometimes relaxing in the lanai on the top of our building, I could see the sky, the mountains and water below. Also most especially people and vegetation and other living things of nature (God’s creation). I am so thankful for being born and experiencing the gift of life in this place and time in the […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 22, 2013

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Advent is one of my favorite times of year, Heraldians. The candles, the anticipation and the community’s preparation for Jesus’ birth reinvigorates my spirit. Let’s start off the liturgical season with a new quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Cecilia, patron of musicians, whose feast day is Nov. 22? a) […]

Letters to the Herald

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Knowing right from wrong I am a catechist who prepares adults for the Sacrament of Confirmation. I tell my students that, as confirmed Catholics, we are all called to defend what is holy; to object to what is wrong. We cannot sit back and watch events unfold; we must take action whenever we are able […]

Heralding back: Nov. 8, 2013

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 8, 1963 Left, House Speaker Elmer F. Cravalho addressed an audience of 1,500 at Maui’s Kahului Fairgrounds on Sunday, as principal speaker for the Holy Name Societies-sponsored Christ the King Rally. Speaking boldly and with firm conviction, he stressed the pressing need for Christians to stand […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 8, 2013

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November already, quizzicals? This Year of Faith went by far too quickly. Enjoy this last quiz in Ordinary Time – we’ll be entering Advent when I see you next. 1) Saints Arriving in New York in 1889, this Italian nun and patroness of immigrants founded orphanages, schools and hospitals. In 1946, she became the first […]

Poem: In all of these

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This poem is dedicated to a special lady. Her husband was passing from this life to the next as I was writing this poem in my prayer time. The interconnectedness of our beings is a mystery not only far greater than our knowing: It is a drawing of God of all of us his children […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 25, 2013

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Here’s your latest Catholic quiz, Heraldistas. Much like your basket of Halloween candy, this set of questions contains a hodgepodge of sweet treats. Enjoy some fun trivia on holy days, basketball, media and more. 1) Saints It is fitting that a patron for catechists has his feast day on Nov. 4, during Parish Religious Education […]

Heralding back: Oct. 25, 2013

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 25, 1963 Hunger ends at the kitchen counter. Presenting the first free lunch during National School Lunch Week was Father Ernest Class, SS.CC., pastor of St. Joseph’s Church and School (Waipahu). Making the lunch program a reality are the cafeteria workers in the background: Mrs. Betty […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 11, 2013

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I love October, quizzicals. It’s the month in which our Hawaii saints were canonized, and it’s also the month of the Holy Rosary! The following quiz celebrates these occasions in timely fashion. 1) Saints Which of the following saints — a patron for young women, whose feast day is Oct. 21 — was said to […]