Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: Nov. 2, 2018

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] November 2, 12:00 pm, Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. November 2-3, 68th Annual Diocesan Congress Filipino Catholic Convention, Kauai Beach Resort, Lihue. November 11, 8:30 am, Mass at Holy Family […]

Father Santiago ‘Bong’ Agoo Jr., diocesan priest: Forever young

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING I am from the Prefecture of Isabela de Basilan in the Philippines. During my younger days, I found inspiration in the first priest to be ordained in my hometown. It was because of his example that I wanted to enter the seminary. Nowadays, I find myself being influenced by a song. Actually, […]

Talk story | Synod of Bishops: For each, a story, a dream, a desire

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  OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY By Father Robert Stark Hawaii Catholic Herald “Jesus does not leave us alone in our adventure, especially in moments that put us to the test.” (Pope Francis at the “Young People for Uniqueness, Solidarity and Creativity” gathering during the Synod of Bishops on Youth, Rome, Oct. 6) ROME — During […]

The ukulelevangelist: Tennessee priest spreads the joy of playing the four-string for prayer and pleasure

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By Andy Telli Tennessee Register NASHVILLE — Father Steve Wolf has been trying to master a musical instrument for most of his life without success. There was the guitar as a teen, the cello as a seminarian, and the piano as a new priest. Last fall, he finally found his instrument — the ukulele. “At […]

Heralding back: Oct. 19, 2018

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 8, 1968 Sweet Project St. Louis High School alumnus Mayor Neal S. Blaisdell receives a complimentary box of candy from Kelvin Kaneshiro, left, and Paul Nishijima, right, chairman and assistant chairman, respectively of St. Louis High School’s annual fund-raising candy drive. Aim of the drive, which […]

Father Rico Bernadez, diocesan priest: The importance of right relationships

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I really appreciate the priestly ministry. Being a priest is about having a right relationship with God and knowing that God will lead one in the right direction to fulfill whatever God designs to have be done. I am always hopeful to […]