Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: First World Day of the Poor

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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?

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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 […]

Commentary: Bishop’s pastoral plan undergirds local Fatima centennial events

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By Easter Almuena Special to the Herald Many people have thanked the diocesan Office of Worship for its coordination of the Marian events related to the celebration of the centennial of the final apparition at Fatima, Oct. 13. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace’s participation in the Global Rosary Relay for Priests caught […]

Sister Grace Marie Tom, Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and Perpetual Adoration: A ministry of presence

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “Don’t go back,” my sister said when I told her I would be returning to the missions. I am very close to my brother and my sister, but it is my sister who takes me around whenever I return home. She was […]

Heralding back: Nov,. 3, 2017

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 10, 1967 An editorial cartoon published in the Nov. 10, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. 25 years ago — Nov. 6, 1992 Diocese’s long-range disaster response program takes shape Nearly two months after Hurricane Iniki battered Kauai, the diocese’s long-range disaster relief program is beginning to […]

Reader contribution: Earning a catechist certificate online is rigorous, rewarding

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By Chiree Souza Got spirit? Got community? Got faith? Got prayer? Then I invite you to participate in the Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) through the University of Dayton. I chose to pursue the Certificate in Catechesis — a two-year rigorous but rewarding program that helped me to be a better evangelizer and […]