By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “It was intimidating,” Paulette Vernay said. “It was scary.” The administrative assistant of the diocesan Respect Life Office described the trepidation of her first time participating in pro-life prayer vigil on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood’s Honolulu clinic a year ago. But as she settled into her […]
Photo: Augustine Foundation reception
Young students from Saint Louis School and Sacred Hearts Academy greet guests at the Augustine Educational Foundation donor reception, Sept. 8 at the Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki. The reception brings together benefactors of the foundation with local Catholic school faculty and students, and diocesan staff. Bishop Larry Silva, in the reception’s printed program, wrote that […]
Kalaupapa letter: Rudely awakened by a 2 a.m. alarm: This is not a drill
By Father Patrick Killilea, SSCC Hawaii Catholic Herald I awoke to the jarring blare of the settlement alarm siren. I got out of bed saying to myself, “Oh no! Not a tsunami!” Then as I quickly got into some clothing and shoes, I thought, if this is not a tsunami, it is one heck […]
Diversity in Diocesan Pastoral Council discussions produce ‘explosions of light’
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT By Deacon Tom Adams Special to the Herald Sometimes circumstances come together to ignite a special moment. Not too long ago, as we drove along the Kona Coast, we saw little explosions of light on the backdrop of the Kohala Mountains. It was early morning. The clouds shrouded the mountain peaks. The […]
One bishop, two jugglers, a Beatitude and youth
By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald What do Bishop Larry Silva, two epic jugglers and dozens of awesome young Catholics from several islands have in common? They will all be at this year’s Diocesan Youth Day, Oct. 22 at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. Registration is ongoing for the event until Oct. […]
Festival of choirs to sing out Kalihi parish centennial year
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Nothing like the sound of angelic voices raised in praise to cap a hundred years celebration. St. Anthony Parish in Kalihi will host a choral festival Nov. 20 in its church on Puuhale Road to culminate its commemorative centennial year. The two-hour concert which starts at 2 p.m. […]
Holy hour to open 100th year celebration of Fatima miracle
A holy hour and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7-8 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace will open the universal 100th anniversary celebration of “the miracle of the sun” at Fatima, Portugal. The miracle of the sun refers to an event which took place on Oct. 13, 1917, […]
Pastors encouraged to attend Big Island interfaith summit on family homelessness
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Big Island’s County of Hawaii is coordinating an interfaith “summit” on family homelessness and a Catholic priest on the planning committee is strongly encouraging fellow pastors and parish outreach coordinators and volunteers to attend. The Hawaii Island Interfaith Coalition of Family Homelessness Summit is 9 a.m.-2 p.m., […]
Knights keep graves clean at forgotten cemetery
By Sebastian Lopez Special to the Herald There is an old cemetery in Waianae, off the beaten path. It is tucked away behind commercial buildings and surrounded by homes in the area. Kaupuni Place runs along the makai side. Kaupuni Street and a couple houses are north of it. Many graves have sunk over the […]
Marianist Father Lawrence Mann | 1916-2016
Pastor, teacher served Isles more than 30 years Society of Mary Father Lawrence Mann, who served several assignments as a parish priest and teacher on Oahu totaling more than three decades, died Sept. 1 in Cupertino, California, at age 100. He was a Marianist for 83 years and a priest for 71 years. Over the […]
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