Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Our immigrants, migrants and refugees

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “May these migrants meet brothers and sisters under every sky, who share with them the bread and hope of the common path.” (Pope Francis) Our Holy Father often calls us to reflect on how we can encounter Christ by walking with migrants on our shared journey of life. Pope Francis said, […]

Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, retired: Good to the last drop

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “Whrrr …” sounded the elevator before coming to a stop. “Thump … shuffle … thump … shuffle.” The cane coursed the polished wooden floor toward the kitchen with stiffened leg in tow. After a pause, for a cup of coffee perhaps, the thump […]

Heralding back: Aug. 25, 2017

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 25, 1967 An editorial cartoon published in the Aug. 25, 1967, Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. The cartoon was printed with the caption, “Let’s get off the ol’ man’s back.” 25 years ago — Aug. 28, 1992 Hawaii commission formed for Father Damien beatification The provincial superior […]

Sister Dolores Rosso, Maryknoll Sisters: Ministers to each other

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I was at Maryknoll High School for zillions of years as an educator, and later served as executive director of the alumni association. My students continue to keep in touch with me. I will never forget Hawaii because of its beauty and […]

Mary Adamski: Searching for the words

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VIEW FROM THE PEW If you’re like me, your mind has been spinning with adjectives as we watch the horrendous Marco Polo conflagration and its aftermath. How grievous for families of the dead who will always anguish over their awful last minutes. Most of us cringe to contemplate being in the bleak position of the […]

Sister Jennifer Ober, Dominican Sisters of Sienna: Live Christ, share Christ

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Adaptation and learning are always a part of a missionary’s work. I love my work and the people here in Kauai. But I can see areas where discipleship and witnessing are needed. In terms of ministry, it is necessary to keep in […]