Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

St. Damien, imitating Jesus, ‘crossed barriers,’ Bishop Silva said

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10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANONIZATION By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva began his homily for the evening Mass Oct. 11 marking the 10th anniversary of St. Damien’s canonization by describing an outhouse. The structure near the Siloama Protestant Church at the Kalaupapa settlement for leprosy patients had facilities for two — not “men” […]

New diocesan task force will regulate Catholic cemeteries, columbariums

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has put together a new task force that’s looking at centralizing Catholic cemeteries and the potential to create parish columbariums. The task force came together in June and will meet monthly for the next year. Father Anthony Rapozo, pastor of St. Catherine Parish on Kauai, […]

Forever young: Blessed Sacrament Parish is grateful for the inspiration and enduring enthusiasm and service of its nonagenarian parishioners

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Blessed Sacrament Parish in Pauoa Valley is forever grateful for the inspiration and enduring energy, enthusiasm and service of its nonagenarian parishioners, Jean Muragin and Richard Young By Elizabeth Lum Special to the Herald Jean Muragin Jean Kuulei McCarl Muragin is a gem of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Pauoa Valley because of her gratitude to […]

Catholic Charities Hawaii-run Lanakila Senior Center celebrates 50 years

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This month, the largest senior center in the state, managed by Catholic Charities Hawaii, celebrates its 50th anniversary caring for Hawaii’s kupuna. Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center in Liliha marks half a century providing recreational activities, educational classes, social services and volunteer opportunities that help seniors maintain their health, wellness and independence. The center serves more […]

Waipio parish creates new ministry for those affected by mental illness

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Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio, central Oahu, has formed a new monthly ministry for persons affected by mental illness. Recognizing the unfortunate stigma so often connected to mental illness, HOPE for Mental Health Community provides an open and supportive environment for those with mental illness, their family members, friends and caregivers. The group […]

Seminarians host luau for seminary donors

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Seminarians from the Diocese of Honolulu, the Diocese of Suwon, South Korea and the Archdiocese of Agana, Guam, hosted a Hawaiian luau Oct. 20 for two longtime benefactors of St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, and 20 of their friends. Sean and Peggy O’Malley, strong supporters of vocations to the priesthood, won the feast […]

Marriage Encounter comes to Big Isle’s west side

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It’s been 30 years but Worldwide Marriage Encounter is back on the west side of the Big Island! The marriage enrichment movement just completed a Holy Spirit-filled weekend in Waimea at Annunciation Church on Sept. 20-22. Marriage Encounter organizers thank the West Hawaii vicariate parishioners, whose three-year dream to bring a weekend to their communities […]

Catholic lay evangelist to speak here on being a ‘spiritual warrior’

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The Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy and the Diocese of Honolulu Evangelization Taskforce are sponsoring a series of three talks on the theme “Catholics, Wake Up! Be a Spiritual Warrior” by Catholic author and evangelist Jesse Romero, Nov. 13, 14 and 15, at three locations. The first talk, “Spiritual Warfare,” is at Holy Trinity […]