VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald One of the advantages of being a priest is that you have to preach. My understanding of preaching is that you are not there to give a whole diatribe of church truths, but you are there to be a bridge. So, what […]
$2.75 million grant from Amazon founder a boost for agency
HOPE Services Hawaii has received a $2.75 million grant from the Bezos Day One Fund, its biggest-ever one-time donation. The money comes from Amazon founder Jeff Bezo’s philanthropic organization in its second year of giving to nonprofits fighting family homelessness. “We are grateful for the generosity and confidence of the Day 1 Families Fund for […]
Photo: In honor of veterans
The students of Holy Family Catholic Academy and Early Learning Center in Honolulu strung more than 300 red, white and blue paper leis to be presented to all former and active duty military servicemen and servicewomen and their families who attended special Masses in their honor at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. […]
Photo: Texas-bound
Hawaii’s Catholic Committee on Scouting chairperson, Ellen Cleghorn, and her husband, Jack Cleghorn, are moving to Texas by the end of the year to be closer to their grandchildren. Both have been committee members for at least 10 years. Ellen has been the chairperson since 2013. The committee has been blessed and is grateful to […]
Composer giving Advent reflection, concert here
The music ministry of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Honolulu, and pastor Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen, are once again sponsoring an Advent mission and concert with popular Catholic musician, songwriter and storyteller Steve Angrisano. This year’s Advent mission and “Thank You” concert with Angrisano will take place on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Sts. […]
Annual appeal helps religious communities care for aging members
The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held Dec. 7-8 in the Diocese of Honolulu. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office. Proceeds help hundreds of U.S. religious communities to care for aging members. Some 30,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests benefit, including some in Hawaii. […]
Immaculate Conception recheduled, obligation remains
Just a reminder: Bishop Larry Silva has designated Dec. 9 this year as a holy day of obligation in the Diocese of Honolulu. That’s the day assigned for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which normally falls on Dec. 8. However, this year, Dec. 8 is the Second Sunday of […]
The story of Mary … live, love, learn and leave a legacy
Recommendation By Mark Clark Special to the Herald As a young girl, Mary was baptized in her neighborhood Catholic church and went on to attend the parish school, sing in the choir, and marry her sweetheart at the altar in the presence of her beloved church family. Mary also raised her children faithfully in this […]
Talk story: Embrace a thanks-giving spirit
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Night will be no more, nor will they need light from lamp or sun, for the Lord God shall give them light, and they shall reign forever and ever.” (Revelations 22: 5) Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to celebrate the blessings in our lives with family and friends, to talk story […]
Holy Trinity Parish offering 4-evening Advent mission
Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, will host its annual Advent mission sponsored by its adult faith formation team, Dec. 2-5. The mission will provide a spiritual opportunity to prepare for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to focus on the true meaning of Christmas by providing a respite from the distractions of a commercialized […]
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