Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

MARYKNOLL SISTER MARIA ROSARIO DALEY | 1923-2018

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Much-loved teacher, last wearer of the old habit, the end of an era By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Sister Maria Rosario Daley, who served more than 50 years in Hawaii as a teacher, high school counselor and diocesan personnel director, among other ministries, died Oct. 18 at the Maryknoll Sisters residence in Manoa. […]

Scenes from Diocesan Youth Day

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Four hundred and sixty young Catholics from throughout the Hawaiian islands registered for this year’s Diocesan Youth Day held at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe on Oct. 27. An additional 65 people were involved as planners, speakers and volunteers. This year’s keynote speakers were Anaheim Life Teen movement member and Catholic speaker Chika Anyanwu (pictured […]

Holy Trinity holding Christmas preview sale

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Holy Trinity Church at 5919 Kalanianaole Highway in Kuliouou will have a Christmas Preview Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, in the parish gymnasium. The sale will offer Christmas items and decorations of all kinds. Come and peruse collectible ornaments by Hallmark Keepsake, Barbie, nativity sets, nutcrackers and blown glass, artificial trees, lights, ornaments, […]

Donations sought for Christmas party for women inmates and their children

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Star Light, Star Bright! 2018 “Star Light, Star Bright,” the annual Christmas party the diocesan Office of Prison Ministry throws for women inmates at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua and their children, this year has added a new gift suggestion, perhaps an obvious one — a Christmas tree. In addition to a traditional […]

Father Santiago ‘Bong’ Agoo Jr., diocesan priest: Forever young

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING I am from the Prefecture of Isabela de Basilan in the Philippines. During my younger days, I found inspiration in the first priest to be ordained in my hometown. It was because of his example that I wanted to enter the seminary. Nowadays, I find myself being influenced by a song. Actually, […]