Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hearts aglow for Kailey

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St. John Vianney School rallies with prayers and funds for fellow student with cancer By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald At 6 years old, Kailey Jong-Perez loves many things kids her age do: riding her bike, eating sushi and mochi waffles, skateboarding, blowing bubbles and reading “Elephant and Piggie” books with her little brother, all […]

Faith and begorrah, a dispensation!

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In generous pastoral acknowledgement of all those in his diocese who are Irish (and those who wish they were), Bishop Larry O’Silva has graciously dispensed islanders and visitors from the obligation to forego meat on Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Here is his solemn declaration: “Many people enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, […]

Fifth-graders day at Chaminade ends with ‘graduation’

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The excitement overflowed as 259 fifth graders from Catholic schools across the islands descended on the Chaminade University of Honolulu campus Feb. 16 eager to participate in the inaugural “I Go To College” event. The day-long activity was organized by the university and Hawaii Catholic Schools. “We’re pleased to have you spend the day with […]

222 to be baptized in island churches at the Easter vigil

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A catechumen signs his name in the Book of the Elect in last year’s Rite of Election. (HCH file photo) By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald On April 8, at Easter Vigil liturgies in churches across the islands, 222 catechumens will be baptized. The catechumens, also called the elect, will make public their intention to […]

A different fast

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Here are ways during Lent to refrain from other appetites besides food which can help us prepare for the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Abstaining from gossip By Judith Weigand Special to the Herald The most successful and rewarding “fasting” I ever did for Lent was more than 60 years ago when I […]

Kona to bless new parish center, 30 years in the dreaming

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By Shari Navarre Special to the Herald Many longtime members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Kailua-Kona will remember talks of constructing a parish center 30-plus years ago. The project has seen many setbacks over the years. Finally, the Grace Parish Center will open after crossing one last hurdle. So far, $3.8 million has […]