Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Rose Loraine Matsuzaki, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: The good thief

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I remember when my father prayed, he used to bow and clap his hands. His prayer space contained two vases with branches in it. As for my mom, she was Catholic. But, due to not understanding the Japanese language, my 11 siblings […]

Talk story: ‘Every stranger who knocks at our door’

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ, who identifies with the welcomed and rejected strangers of every age.” (Pope Francis, Message for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2018) 2018 marks a new year with new beginnings, building on the […]

Heralding back: Jan. 12, 2018

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Jan. 19, 1968 An editorial cartoon highlighting the annual “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” sponsored by the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute. 25 years ago — Jan. 15, 1993 A call for education, reconciliation The Diocese of Honolulu has entered the Hawaii sovereignty discourse as a […]

In advance of Christian unity week, Newman to show film about the life of Taize founder

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In anticipation of the Taize ecumenical service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, the Newman Center will show the new film, “Moments in the Life of Brother Roger,” who founded the Taize Community of Brothers in France, 7 p.m., Jan. 18. The film will […]

‘Talking story’ is the theme for catechist retreat days

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  In Hawaii we love to talk story. Stories strengthen relationships and impart wisdom. They are also powerful tools for evangelization and catechesis. “Let’s Talk Story” is the theme for three upcoming retreats for catechists on Oahu, Kauai and Maui sponsored by the diocesan Religious Education Office. The half-day retreats will “celebrate Christ alive through […]

Photo: Commitments and recommitments

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The Hawaii-Southwest region of the Franciscan Associates held an installation of associate co-directors, and a commitment and recommitment of associates Nov. 18 at St. Francis Convent in Manoa. Associates Sister Patricia Schofield and Sister Miriam Dionese, both Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, were recognized for their years of service to the Hawaii […]

Annual St. Marianne walk to benefit St. Francis Kupuna Village in Liliha

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Join the fifth annual St. Marianne Cope Walk, 7:30-11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27 for a fun, three-mile stroll from Magic Island to Kewalo Basin Park and back. Proceeds benefit the St. Francis Kupuna Village in Liliha, Hawaii’s first one-stop health and wellness center for seniors, caregivers and other family members. Entertainment will be provided by […]

Official notices: Jan. 12, 2018

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] January 14, 11:00 am, Mass for the 50th Anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Ewa Beach at Honolulu Country Club. January 16, 9:00 am, Red Mass, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi; 5:00 pm, Commissioning of new Board Members for Catholic Charities […]