By Christopher F. Johnson Special to the Herald On Dec. 1, at 11:45 hours Hawaiian Standard Time, I went through Hawaii’s first air raid warning test since my childhood. I, like everyone else in the Territory of Hawaii back then, had good reason to practice civil defense. The end of the war was not 10 […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 15, 2017
A blessed Christmas to one and all, quiz friends! As you celebrate the birth of our Lord with presents and plenty of yuletide cheer, don’t forget to share the graces of faith, hope and love too. My gift to you is another Catholic quiz, merry and bright as always! 1) Saints Which of the following […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Recognizing Christ the King among us
WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of Bishop Silva’s homily for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King, delivered Nov. 26 at Christ the King Church, Kahului, which is also celebrating its 85th anniversary of establishment. It would not be a stretch to say that the Catholic Church is one of […]
Sister Grace Capellas, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Performance is prayer
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald There is a unique connection between the artist and the Divine. When we look at the life of St. Francis of Assisi, he was a troubadour. Francis used his musical gifts to serve the Lord. Like him, if there is a need […]
Talk story: Holidays spark social ministries
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” (John 12:46) ‘Tis the season of giving and sharing light to others … as seen in the ongoing work of parish social ministries across the diocese. Faith-in-action kicked off as […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 1, 2017
Happy Advent, Herald readers! I am filled with joyful anticipation as we count down the days to Christmas. ’Tis the perfect season to cozy up and learn more about this beautiful faith of ours. Catholic quiz time! 1) Saints A sermon by which Italian saint, whose feast is celebrated Dec. 7, is said to have […]
Heralding back: Dec. 1, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Dec. 1, 1967 The Most Reverend John J. Scanlan returned on Friday from the Washington meeting of American bishops. He returned as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Honolulu. He was met at plane-side by the (left to right) Reverend Monsignor Benedict Vierra, P.A., pastor […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Making ourselves slaves to Jesus
WITNESS TO JESUS This is the text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered Nov. 5 at Holy Family Church, Honolulu, on the occasion of the dedication of a new altar and Veterans Day observance with the Order of Malta. There has been much news lately about monuments to […]
Talk story: First World Day of the Poor
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us love, not with words but with deeds.” (1 John 3:18) With this scriptural passage, Pope Francis established the first World Day of the Poor, Nov. 19, the last Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is also the weekend for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection in all parishes. Therefore it […]
Father Patrick McCormick, diocesan priest: What keeps a priest going?
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald What keeps a priest going is what keeps all Christians going — we must remain active in our ministry. For priests, some of the elements are preaching, teaching and celebrating the Eucharist and other sacraments. Truth is, I am not sure whether […]
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