Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: May 29, 2020

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 22, 1970 SECOND MILESTONE  — Ground was broken for the new St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani Town last Sunday morning. Principals in the simple and impressive ceremony were Mr. Jack Hirakami, president of United Construction Company, who held the contract for construction (left), […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 15, 2020

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My dear quizcentrics, I hope the quarantine provides you with a little extra time to ponder our latest quiz. Test your knowledge on the rosary, Our Blessed Mother and Japanese church history. [forminator_quiz id=”22449″] PRINT VERSION 1) Current events A finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Drama was Will Arbery’s “Heroes of the Fourth […]

Heralding back: May 1, 2020

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 8, 1970 VISITING — At left, Sister Joan Bland, American General Councillor and Sister Mary Linscott, Superior-General of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, are visiting convents of their community in Hawaii during the past week. They are seen arriving at Honolulu International Airport with […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 17, 2020

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My coronavirus-coping friends, This quiz is about you! I’m highlighting some of the good news we’re hearing about Hawaii Catholics during this tough time. Be well! —H.C. Harold Interactive Quiz: [forminator_quiz id=”22100″] (Question 2 had two correct answers: a and b)   Printable Quiz – April 17, 2020 1) Service Mask- and glove-wearing Fathers EJ […]

Heralding back: April 17, 2020

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 1, 1970 Small group of pastors and principals meet with Joe Tonascia, chairman of accounting systems committee, to identify problems in present school accounting system. Left to right: Sister Betty Ann Maheu, Administrative Assistant, Catholic School Dept.; Sister Anita Smith, principal of Maryknoll Elementary School; Brother […]