50 years ago — June 21, 1963 Three Hawaii Catholic chaplains are celebrating 25 years in the priesthood within a period of a little more than a month. Shown at the Fort Shafter chapel are (left to right) Commander Leo F. Rice, Pearl Harbor chaplain; Colonel Edward J. Lambert, U.S. Army, Pacific chaplain; and Lt. […]
Poem by Easter Almuena: Glorious summer
Summer trails and glorious strides The blazing sun and emerald walls Lights cascading beneath your gaze My thoughts of you spiraling, I am Enamored, I feel faint, I feel ever so Grand! In mysteries you design for Me, I cannot look away, I must see! I must know! In the many disguises And wonders […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 21, 2013
It’s summertime and the living may be easy, quiztastics. But that doesn’t mean this quiz will be! I think I’ll be able to stump you with a few of these trivia questions. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Thomas More, whose feast day is June 22? a) He was a writer […]
Letter to the Herald: Two steps to better sermons
With reference to Kathleen Choi’s column “Good sermon, Father” in the May 10 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, I have always been a firm believer that the precious few minutes a priest has with his congregation during his sermon is a moment in time that will cause parishioners to draw conclusions on how effective […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 7, 2013
June is here, Heraldites. I am as excited as can be for some leisurely summer days. There’s no better time to brush up on Catholic trivia! Good luck with the quiz below. 1) Saints This Portuguese saint, who was a colleague of St. Francis of Assisi and a Doctor of the Church, can be invoked […]
Heralding back: June 7, 2013
50 years ago — June 7, 1963 Hawaii loved pope, mourns today The world went into mourning on Monday upon the death of Pope John XXIII, the 260th successor of St. Peter. Hawaii also joined the world in expressing its great grief in having lost a true friend in the person of Pope John. […]
Heralding back: May 24, 2013
50 years ago — May 24, 1963 One of the lovely girls pictured here will reign as queen at St. John’s Carnival on May 24th and 25th in Kalihi. The queen and two attendants, selected by popular vote will be crowned with ceremony at 10:00 p.m. Friday, May 24th. The queen contestants from left to […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 24, 2013
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. […]