Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

12 men to declare their intention to be deacons in January in Rite of Candidacy

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Twelve island men, who have just finished their “aspirancy year” exploring a possible call to the permanent diaconate, will take the next step and declare their willingness to be candidates for that holy order at a Rite of Candidacy Mass, 2 p.m., Jan. 12, at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. Bishop Larry Silva will preside. Three […]

Sister Gina Senapilo, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna: Stewardship for little ones

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “I am happy because I feel that I am more close to Jesus,” said one little child. It is really heartwarming to know the children are getting it when asked, “Do you understand what stewardship is?” Of course, some answer, “I don’t […]

Secular Carmelites add three members

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Hawaii’s Discalced Carmelite Secular group welcomed three new members Dec. 7 in a rite of admission ceremony in the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center. They are Mary Ann Gauyan, Yong Matthews and Janice Eala. The monastery, Carmel of the Holy Trinity, is where seven Discalced Carmelite nuns live in […]

Talk story: The nativity scene: contemplating the Christmas story

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The depiction of Jesus’ birth is itself a simple and joyful proclamation of the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God … The nativity scene is like a living Gospel rising up from the pages of sacred Scripture.” (Pope Francis’ apostolic letter on the nativity scene, “Admirabile Signum” [“Enchanting […]

Photo: Christmas lights

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A volunteer hangs Advent lights on Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou on Dec. 1 to the delight of commuters along Kalanianaole Highway. “Seeing a church with lights reminds me of the reason for the season,” said one. Lights went up on the trees and walls of the parish property. According to the pastor, Capuchin Franciscan […]

It’s Advent, let’s dance

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Blessed Sacrament Church invites guests to Mass and a prom By Leimomi Kondo Special to the Herald On the evening of Nov. 30, the catechists and youth group of Blessed Sacrament Church in Pauoa organized a Prom Advent evening by inviting guests to the 5 p.m. Mass and the potluck dinner that followed in the […]

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