Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: Sept. 23, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 30, 1966 St. Joseph’s graduate Mrs. Rosebella Kealoha (third from left) eagerly points out the banner of her alma mater held by Sister M. Ancilla, as Craig Carvalho of this year’s class, Sister M. Thomasine of ’51 and Alfred R. Moniz of ’29 look on with […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 23, 2016

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  We’ve officially made our entrance into autumn, Heraldites. No finer season for crisp air, pumpkin spice lattes, football — and in the Islands, lots of sunshine still! Enjoy my latest cornucopia of Catholic trivia questions. 1) Saints Which saint, along with St. Catherine of Siena, is considered a co-patron of Italy? (Hint: his feast […]

Sister Jovita Agustin, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Sister Amazing Grace

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Once, I remember as I made my rounds at St. Francis Hospital West, a patient getting ready for surgery said to me, “Sister, you don’t have to pray over me, I am an atheist.” I replied, “That’s all right.” We then started […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 9, 2016

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Happy 75th birthday to the Diocese of Honolulu! It is quite the celebratory occasion, quiz friends. How well do you know our beloved diocese? Let’s see you take on this quiz, sprinkled with questions honoring the Islands. 1) Saints True or false: St. Teresa of Kolkata was present at the beatification of St. Marianne of […]

Heralding back; Sept. 9, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 16, 1966 Compassionate words from the Holy Father will undoubtedly live long in the memory of this father and his little daughter afflicted with polio. (NC Photo) 25 years ago — Sept. 13, 1991 ‘How good it is’ “Ecce quam bonum … How good it is […]

Witness to sanctity

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These reflections about Mother Teresa of Calcutta are by a priest who spent years working closely with her in India, especially with the Hansen’s disease patients under her care. These passages were first published in the July and August parish bulletins of St. Damien of Molokai Parish on Molokai where the author, a member of […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 26, 2016

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Summer’s coming to a close, quizzicals. I spy autumn on the horizon as we step into September. I hope your love of learning about the Catholic faith spans all seasons, because here I have another awesome quiz for you! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Monica, whose feast day is Aug. […]

Letters to the Herald: Aug. 26, 2016

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Mahalo, Kathleen For many years, I have been a faithful follower of Mrs. Choi’s column in the Hawaii Catholic Herald. Her views on the many issues facing our country today are like my own. I want her to know that I have enjoyed reading about her personal experiences, many of which I can relate to. […]

Heralding back; Aug. 26, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 26, 1966 Three Sisters of the Marist Missionary Sisters community arrived this week to lay the groundwork for the new Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ewa Beach. Meeting the sisters upon their arrival were Father Bernard Eikmeier, pastor of Ewa Beach, and Sister Mary […]

Heralding back: Aug. 12, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 12, 1966 Six Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, all island-born, made their final profession in ceremonies at St. Theresa’s Church last Saturday. Presiding at the profession was the Most Reverend John J. Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Also present were Sister Regina Catherine, C.S.J. (fourth […]