NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 11, 1963 Above, an editorial cartoon commemorating the Holy Rosary and the Second Vatican Council. 25 years ago — Oct. 14, 1988 Diaconate: Merging marriage, ministry and the marketplace “Christ sent his disciples out two by two. Two by two is not a bad image of […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 27, 2013
Is it fall yet, quiztastics? The days of the year are going by quite quickly. Nonetheless, I hope you will slow down and take some time to think through the following quiz. There are some tricky Catholic trivia tidbits here! 1) Saints This patron saint for charitable societies was a French priest who worked with […]
Heralding back: Sept. 27, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 27, 1963 Hostess for the “House and Garden Tour,” to be held on September 28th from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Adrian Brash, 3860 Round Top Drive, are left to right: Yvette Pang, Joan Downs, Brenda Lum, Martha Mendiola, Yvonne […]
How many for dinner? Facing the difficult questions surrounding same-sex attraction
These stories first ran in the July/August 2013 edition of Lay Witness, a magazine of Catholics United for the Faith, www.cuf.org. It is reprinted here, with permission, at the request of Bishop Larry Silva. Frankly, I don’t know how my mother did it. While I led an active homosexual life, she made it clear […]
Heralding back: Sept 13, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 13, 1963 Members of the Junior Chinese Catholic Club pose for this final picture of the year as they end the CYO Junior Softball circuit as the champs. In the front row, left to right, are James Araki, Peter Estomogo, Raymond Lum, Joseph Calizar, Michael Chu. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 13, 2013
I’m jumping all over the board for this quiz, Heraldites. From cardinals to saints to food to one of the most unique churches in Hawaii … who would have thought Catholic trivia could be such an adventure? 1) Saints The feast day of St. Notburga is celebrated on Sept. 14. This 13th century Austrian holy […]
Heralding back: Aug. 30, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 30, 1963 A hard choice to make, yet some judges will have to choose on September 14 the young lady who will be crowned Charity Queen of the Oahu Council of the Filipino Catholic Clubs. Candidates for the honor are shown above (left to right): Martha […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 30, 2013
The great thing about living in Hawaii, Heraldians, is that even as we enter into the month of September, the Island sun is still brilliant. Similarly, I hope to continue “enlightening” you with more Catholic trivia in the fall. Here’s your latest quiz! 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about St. Cloud, […]
Heralding back: Aug. 16, 2013
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 16, 1963 Here for the Silver Jubilee of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet are Sister Mary Seraphine, C.S.J. (left) of the New York Province and Sister Helen Clarisse, C.S.J. (right) of the Los Angeles Province. Both Sisters are members of the Congregation’s general council […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 16, 2013
Can you believe it’s already August, quizzicals? That means there are only a couple of months left in this Year of Faith. Make them fruitful by learning more about Catholicism — start with this quiz! 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is celebrated Aug. 23, is a patron of Central and South America? a) […]