One of the stories I treasure in my heart takes place when St. Therese of Lisieux was praying in chapel. She shares in her autobiography that once there was a co-nun who was making strange noises in the pew behind her. St. Therese thought, “If I turn my back and speak to, or yell at […]
Heralding back: April 24, 2015
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — April 23, 1965 Some two years ago wind and rain did extensive damage to St. Ann’s wooden-framed school building. Since then temporary arrangements provided the classroom needs of the children of St. Ann’s. This Sunday at 2:00 p.m. the Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 24, 2015
Hola, Heraldites! The end of April is drawing near, and we’ll soon be entering a new month. Time flies when you’re celebrating the awesome season of Easter! Here’s my latest quiz for your taking. 1) Saints Which Italian saint, whose feast day is May 1, is a patron for patients who are suffering from cancer? […]
Sister Aurora dela Cruz, Maryknoll Sisters: Making God’s love visible
When I was on the Majuro atoll in the Marshall Islands, I really experienced God’s love and providence in the midst of many challenges. Basic resources were so limited there. When it rained, it was like a miracle and a blessing that God provided fresh water to drink. Because otherwise, being on a coral island […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 10, 2015
We are rolling on through Eastertide, quizzicians. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection continues. Here’s another timely quiz to keep you on your toes as you rejoice in the faith. 1) Saints The feast day of St. Bernadette Soubirous is celebrated April 16. In which French city was she born? a) Marseille b) Avignon c) Lourdes […]
Official notices: April 10, 2015
Official notices: April 20, 2015 Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] April 10, 8:00 am, Bagels with Bishop, Maryknoll High School, Makiki; 12:00 pm, 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Hawaii State Supreme Court Building, downtown Honolulu. April 11, 10:00 am, Funeral Mass for […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: In Jesus risen, divine mercy is with us
Acts of the Apostles 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 As almost always in the Easter season, the Acts of the Apostles furnishes the Liturgy of the Word with its first reading. Acts claims to be, and scholars assume it indeed to be, the work of the evangelist who wrote St. Luke’s Gospel. Acts, therefore, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 27, 2015
Happy, happy Easter, Heraldians! I can’t wait to rejoice with the universal church and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Here’s a great quiz sprinkled with Easter-related themes to carry us into the new liturgical season. 1) Saints Which saint composed a prayer with the following famous line: “It is in pardoning that we are […]
Heralding back: March 27, 2015
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 26, 1965 The St. Joseph’s Redbirds, champions here in the Parks and Recreation and also the Laupahoehoe Invitational 12 year basketball tournament, are pictured above. The future Cardinals, pictured from left to right are, kneeling, Rodney Pacheco, mascot. Front row, Roy Shupe, Steven Carvalho, Leslie Tachibana, […]
Sister Judy Resta, Sisters for Christian Community: Living a joyful song
Fifteen years ago when I started hospital ministry, it was parish-based. Hospitals used to give the chaplain a list of the Catholics there. From that list, I would go around and visit the sick, while also bringing them Holy Communion. Now, however, my work is more inclusive. Queen’s Medical Center has a non-denominational chaplaincy program […]
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