Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Mario Palanca, military chaplain: The most powerful weapon

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I am a devotee of our blessed Mother. I was born on the feast of Mary, Our Lady of Peace when it was celebrated on Jan. 24. Consequently, I had built a small chapel dedicated to the patronage of Our Lady of […]

Official notices: June 16, 2017

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] June 17, 8:00 am, Mass for Faith Formation Conference, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 6:00 pm, Mass for Feast Day and Blessing of New Altar, St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor] June 18, 10:30 am, Mass for Feast of […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 16, 2017

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Father’s Day is June 18, quizzicals. I’m on a roll with themed quizzes, so here we go with a special set of questions dedicated to “fathers” in our faith. 1) Saints Which of the following saints is considered the patron of parish priests? a) St. John of Capistrano b) St. John Vianney c) St. John […]

Bishop Larry Silva: You can do miracles

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WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 21, delivered at the Confirmation Masses at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo; Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue; St. Raphael Church, Koloa; and St. Catherine Church, Kapaa. What miracles will you perform? You might ask, “Who, me?!” Yes, […]

Official notices: June 2, 2017

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] June 3, 10:00 am, Confirmation Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 12:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, St. John the Baptist Parish, Kalihi; 5:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ewa Beach; 5:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, St. Michael Parish, Waialua. […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 2, 2017

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“Holy Spirit, you are welcome here.” I think of this line from one of my favorite songs whenever Pentecost rolls around, Heraldites. June 4 is Pentecost Sunday, and befitting of the occasion, this quiz aims to test your knowledge of the Holy Spirit in our faith. 1) Saints Which of the following saints wrote a […]