Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Msgr. East kicks off conference with engaging session

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The saints ‘are rooting for us right now,’ says dynamic guest speaker from Washington By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Sporting an aloha shirt, bare feet and a big smile, Msgr. Raymond East strode around the front of the Hawaii Convention Center auditorium on Oct. 5, leading an interactive discussion on “Encounter, Discernment and Accompaniment.” […]

Bishop’s Circle appeal highlights youth, young adult ministry

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva’s “Bishop’s Circle” letter will be reaching mailboxes next week. Here’s a preview: “Dear Fellow Steward,” the bishop begins before introducing a story by a young adult Catholic named Dave whose painful loss of a loved one led him into an intimate relationship with God and active […]

Hawaii-born Jesuit named president of theology school in Taiwan

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  By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Honolulu-born Jesuit Father Jeffrey Chang has been named head of the Catholic Church’s school of theology in Taiwan. His appointment as president and dean of the Fu Jen Faculty of Theology of St. Robert Bellarmine was approved by the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education and […]

Father Rico Bernadez, diocesan priest: The importance of right relationships

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I really appreciate the priestly ministry. Being a priest is about having a right relationship with God and knowing that God will lead one in the right direction to fulfill whatever God designs to have be done. I am always hopeful to […]

Photo: No excuse for abuse

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Participants in the 24th annual Men’s March Against Violence Oct. 4 in downtown Honolulu pose with signs protesting domestic violence. The noon-time march, which had an estimated 1,000 participants including students from Honolulu Catholic schools, began at the State Capitol Rotunda and ended with a rally at Iolani Palace. Among its sponsors were Catholic Charities […]