Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

‘Ohana in Christ appeal to launch year two in October

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Launched last October in the middle of a pandemic, the new diocesan fundraiser, ‘Ohana in Christ, earned nearly $1 million in its inaugural year, thanks to the big hearts of Hawaii Catholics. “I am very thankful for your generous response,” writes Bishop Larry Silva in his letter kicking off […]

St. Philomena Parish celebrates 80 years, four locations

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Philomena Church, most likely the most moved-around parish on Oahu, celebrated its 80th anniversary on Aug. 15, at its fourth and final location on Ala Laulani Street in the Salt Lake district of Honolulu. It also had a life before “parish-hood” as a mission of St. Elizabeth Parish […]

Composer-musician to give a free concert, family sing-a-long celebrating the Eucharist

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Getting ready for this afternoon’s workshop at @NCEATALK Convention! It’s been a fantastic day of learning so far here in Chicago. #NCEA19 pic.twitter.com/dFhRGLSMeS — John Burland (@johnburland) April 24, 2019 Australian composer and musician John Burland will give a free concert and family sing-a-long celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist, Oct. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at […]

Knights of Columbus expanding their focus to faith and family

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald For many years, the Hawaii Knights of Columbus has been known for its monthly meetings, service projects and social events. However, recent years emphasized “faith and family.” As State Deputy Ryan K. Brown said, “This is not your grandfather’s Knights of Columbus any more.” Today, Knights and their […]

Serra Club: honor your priests

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  The Serra Club of Honolulu urges lay parish leaders in Hawaii to join with parishes throughout the United States in honoring their priests on “Priesthood Sunday,” Sept. 25. Club president, Fred Hagen, urged parishioners to say mahalo to their clergy. “We hope every parish does something to express the appreciation of their faith community […]

INTERVIEW: JERRY CORREA — Taking the high road

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CEO reflects on St. Francis Healthcare System’s renewed mission By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald 2012 was an auspicious year for St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii. That was the year it got back as part of a bankruptcy settlement the two hospitals it had sold to Hawaii Medical Center in 2007. That year Marianne […]

Together but apart

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Two new Big Island diocesan hermits live in one house, divided into two hermitages By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald In a home on two acres in Pahoa on the Big Island, Sister Ursula Kuiee and Sister Avia Montoya have set up a hermitage. The two laywomen spend their days simply, in work and prayer. […]