Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Harkening back, looking ahead

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Bicentennial of Catholicism in Hawaii By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Diocese of Honolulu prepares to celebrate 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii, it is recalling the early pioneers who laid the groundwork for the vibrant network of parishes, schools, organizations and many thousands of Catholics in Hawaii today. On July 7, 1827, […]

Stewardship helps Lung ohana find ‘second family’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa is a parish that believes in stewardship as a way of Christian living. Parishioners Karen Lung and her daughters, Marissa and Kelli, have embraced a life of stewardship that has brought growth to their faith and the warmth of a “second family.” Karen’s […]

Holy holiday visit energizes Maryknoll keiki

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Grade School hosted a special visitor last month as students prepared for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. It wasn’t Santa Claus — Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui, pastor of Maryknoll School, made sure of that. Instead, the saint who inspired the modern-day holiday figure stopped by the Honolulu campus Dec. 11 […]

MSMHC sisters renew their vows on Immaculate Conception feast

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Dec. 8 took on extra meaning as six Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians renewed their vows on Oahu and Kauai. At St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, four sisters who serve at St. Elizabeth and at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City […]

Chuukese parishioners bring home associations to isle parish

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By Deacon Jim Dougherty Special to the Herald Nearly 80 former members of Holy Cross Parish on Uman Island in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, gathered Dec. 7 for a special blessing during the monthly Chuukese Mass at Holy Rosary Mission Church in Keaau, Hawaii island. The blessing was for the men who are […]

Mary and Joseph Kau, parishioners, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe: A life of faith, music and trust

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Sr. Malia: How long have you been at St. Ann’s? Joseph: We have been parishioners here since the time of Father O’Malley, Father Garcia, Father Clarence, Father Herman, Father Popish, Father McNally and many other Sacred Hearts priests. Before 1996, we belonged […]

Parish boundaries: Maps, decree

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Decree Promulgating Parish Boundaries Whereas throughout the world the Latin Church, in accord with ancient Roman law, is divided into territorial areas which are governed by a diocesan bishop or an equivalent in law (Code of Canon Law, canon 372 §1); Whereas dioceses too are divided into distinct parts called “parishes,” which are ordinarily territorial […]