Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Pauline Media book based on mystic’s talks with Jesus

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Honolulu’s Pauline Book and Media Center announces the release of a special devotional book, “Jesus Speaking: Heart to Heart with the King,” with passages from the spiritual classic, “He and I,” a book based on conversations French mystic Gabrielle Bossis had with Jesus. The new book, organized as daily reflections, includes Scripture passages complementing every […]

Parish center will serve greater community

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An anonymous donor has given St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani a challenge grant of $1 million toward the construction of One Community Center, a 7,000-square-foot multipurpose facility to be used by social service organizations in central Oahu. According to an Aug. 25 news release, the parish needs to raise $500,000 to […]

44 island churches to join Diocesan Rosary Congress

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Forty-four out of 66 Hawaii parishes and two religious congregations have signed up to participate in the 2019 Diocesan Rosary Congress, volunteering six hours of Masses, eucharistic adoration and hourly rosaries, within the course of seven days and nights The Rosary Congress is offered in the spirit of reparation to restore in society the sanctity […]

Serra Club urges parishes to celebrate their priests

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The Serra Club of Honolulu is urging lay parish leaders to join parishes throughout the United States in honoring their priests on “Priesthood Sunday,” Sept. 29. Serra Club of Honolulu president, Jack Kampfer, hopes “every parish does something” to express appreciation for the priests who serve them. “A celebration is especially relevant in light of […]

Talk story: Some GOOD NEWS!

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Despite the recent news of mass shootings, hurricanes, typhoons, and families suffering from the effects of migration, it is important to remember that the Holy Spirit continues to bring GOOD NEWS and hope to the vulnerable. Our last “Talk story” column reported the GOOD NEWS that St. Augustine Parish in Waikiki […]

Catholic scout leaders to host info session on scouting

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Oahu Catholic Boy Scout leaders invite all boys and girls ages 5-18 and their parents to a two-hour “welcome to scouting” information and activity session, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the site of the former Cathedral Catholic Academy in Nuuanu. The event, a meet-and-greet for anyone interested in scouting, will include the sharing of Dutch […]

A fighter turned believer

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Professional martial arts competitor, father, entrepreneur found an answer to his life’s chaos: the Catholic faith By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Quirino B. “Reno” Remigio Jr. is a fighter. Literally. He is a professional mixed martial arts competitor. He is also a father, an entrepreneur and, since May 4, a Catholic in full communion […]

Kaneohe base chapel is a fitting tribute to late bishop’s impact

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The Chaplain Joseph W. Estabrook Chapel is the only U.S. military house of worship named after a bishop By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald When David Hammond was a college student on the path to priesthood, he began to think about being a military chaplain. To that end, he contacted the U.S. Archdiocese for the […]