Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish hosts joyful Holy Ghost Feast

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By Marie Ho Special to the Herald Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Honokaa, Hawaii island, held its beloved annual Holy Ghost Feast fundraiser on June 8, Pentecost Sunday. The day began with a vibrant procession across the parish property toward the church. Led by Blessed Sacrament Father Victor “Junvic” Diolata, the procession included the […]

Uncle Bill bids aloha after 21 years of devotion to St. Theresa School

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By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald After over 21 years of devoted service, Uncle Bill Dick retired from St. Theresa School in Kekaha, Kauai, on June 30 — but the impact he has made will never leave our campus, our classrooms or our hearts. Originally hired by Principal Sister Elizabeth Ann, Uncle Bill began […]

Priests are on the move as new assignments take effect July 1

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  Hawaii Catholic Herald The word has been out since April, and parishes have been bidding farewell and laying out welcome mats. Pastors and parochial vicars will be on the move next month, from Kauai to Oahu to Maui. The changes are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted. In most situations, clergy are moving from […]

Faithful find connection, inspiration in traveling Jubilee cross

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Since the start of the Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Honolulu has provided Catholics across the state with a unique way to feel spiritually connected to Rome as well as to each other. In addition to the official Jubilee cross that resides at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa […]

Islands will join Global Rosary Relay to pray for all priests

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Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is once again participating in the annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, scheduled this year for June 27 — the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event rallies locations around the world to pray the rosary “in thanksgiving to God for our […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Spreading God’s love is still our mission

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Witness to Jesus | Pentecost Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on June 7 at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, and on June 8 at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina, and St. Anthony Church, Wailuku, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. Someone recently pointed out that at its very […]

A legacy of stewardship continues at St. Rita Church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Annette Scognamillo loves being involved at her parish, St. Rita Church in Haiku, Maui — it’s been a part of her life for a long time. She draws her desire to be involved back to the example of her mother, Elvi Riecke, who modeled stewardship through her involvement with religious […]

3 women affirm their commitment as Discalced Carmelite seculars

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By Darlene Tvrdy Special to the Herald The Discalced Carmelite Secular Group of Hawaii held a double ceremony June 7 at the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Victoria Croce made her first promise, and Janice Eala and Elaine Gibson made their definitive promise. The first promise is […]

Secular Franciscans in Hawaii, Guam appoint new regional council

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Special to the Herald The Ohana O Ke Anuenue Region of the Secular Franciscan Order consists of six fraternities on four Hawaiian islands, plus one on Guam. The region was established under the rules of the national order, which is part of the international order. It is with great jubilation that the Ohana region announces […]

Photo: A warm welcome

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Several keiki from St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, joined Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo for their first holy Communion and confirmation — Luna Kahinu-Gray, and Julian, Nathan and Quinton Remigio. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Mass. Much gratitude to La Salette Father Danny Galang, Dominican Sister Gloria Camitan, and our catechists Lyn, Adela, Noli […]