Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Second in a series :History and evolution of the sacraments of initiation

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People are naturally creatures of habit. They sit in the same place each week at Mass. They eat the same food every Thanksgiving. Annually they look forward to Advent leading to Christmas and Lent culminating in Easter. The current practice in the Diocese of Honolulu is to confirm adolescents who were baptized as infants several […]

Father Michael G. Scully, Society of Jesus: Contemplative and active

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Before coming to Hawaii, I taught in schools included Jesuit High in Sacramento, Bellarmine Preparatory School in San Jose and Loyola High in Los Angeles. During that time I spent a year teaching at a seminary in East Africa. When I was teaching I, like most Jesuits who are not assigned to parishes, would go […]

Heralding back: May 22, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 21, 1965 The “Canbera V” will be one of twenty groups performing at the Waikiki Shell May 29, in conjunction with the two-day Catholic Youth Convention. This evening they will participate with a number of other performing groups previewing the variety show. The three hour ‘preview’ […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 22, 2015

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Wow, Heraldians, are we already coming to the end of the Easter season? It’s unbelievable how fast time goes by. Here’s another quiz for you, sprinkled with some “spirited” questions in honor of Pentecost. 1) Saints Which of the following saints is NOT a Doctor of the Church? a) St. Francis of Assisi b) St. […]

First in a series: Proper theological order of the sacraments of initiation

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The sacraments of initiation can be compared to climbing up Diamond Head Crater. To do the climb, one needs to be prepared when starting out, primarily by being hydrated. Then one needs the strength to climb up the 3/4-mile path. Finally, one reaches the summit and can enjoy the magnificent view in every direction. This […]

Heralding back: May 8, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 7, 1965 The Honorable Neal Blaisdell, Mayor of Honolulu, proclaimed the week of May 24 to the 30 as Christian Youth Week in Honolulu. With the mayor (left to right) are Joyce Kamei of St. Andrew’s Priory, Harold Lagmay of Farrington Junior Newman Club, Carolyn Hering […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 8, 2015

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There’s something about Mary, quizzicals. The Catholic church acknowledges that well, as it dedicates the month of May to the Blessed Mother. I gladly will pay homage to her, too, in the following quiz. Let’s see how well you fare with trivia questions about Our Lady. 1) Saints Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patron […]

Heralding back: April 24, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — April 23, 1965 Some two years ago wind and rain did extensive damage to St. Ann’s wooden-framed school building. Since then temporary arrangements provided the classroom needs of the children of St. Ann’s. This Sunday at 2:00 p.m. the Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 24, 2015

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Hola, Heraldites! The end of April is drawing near, and we’ll soon be entering a new month. Time flies when you’re celebrating the awesome season of Easter! Here’s my latest quiz for your taking. 1) Saints Which Italian saint, whose feast day is May 1, is a patron for patients who are suffering from cancer? […]