Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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. […]

Eight deacon candidates to receive the rite of acolyte

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Eight Hawaii candidates for the permanent diaconate will take another step toward ordination when Bishop Larry Silva confers on them the ministry of acolyte, Sept. 11, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center Chapel. There will be a reception after Mass. They are Michael M. Browning of St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church; David G. Bruce of […]