Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Maryknoll Sisters celebrate 90 years of ministry in Hawaii

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Maryknoll Sisters this month mark their 90th anniversary in Hawaii. In their near century of labor in the Islands, their pioneering contributions in the areas of education, social work and peace and justice have been incalculable. The sisters will celebrate their milestone at a thanksgiving Eucharist liturgy, 10:30 […]

Hawaii’s Maryknoll Sisters today

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They work in parish outreach, catechetics, prayer ministry, art, pastoral counseling and more Sister Rosalinda Barrozo Sister Rosalinda Barrozo was invited to join Maryknoll’s Central Pacific Region in Hawaii in 1974, specifically to respond to the spiritual and social needs of the Filipino communities. It is a ministry she continues today as spiritual director of […]

Our unique Island faith community: Aloha spirit makes worship, service special in Hawaii

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This article is the second in a four-part series highlighting speakers and perspectives to be shared at the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference. In the next Hawaii Catholic Herald issue, DMCC speakers will explore the topic, “The next generation of ministry.” By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald In 2012, the official Diocese of […]

Late bishop remembered for his pastoral care, administrative skill

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Thirteen years after he left Hawaii, Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo returned to Honolulu’s Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in the memories and prayers of the 150-or-so people gathered Sept. 7 for a memorial Mass for the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu who died in Richmond, […]

Chaminade names new campus ministry head

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Chaminade University last month named Marianist Brother Allen Pacquing the new Director of Campus Ministry. The Kalihi native and Saint Louis School graduate succeeded Danny O’Regan, who held the position since 2012. The mission of Campus Ministry is to strengthen Chaminade’s Catholic and Marianist identity on campus. Activities include religious retreats, liturgies and opportunities for […]

Smart phone application keeps East Honolulu parish connected

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By Charlotte White Special to the Herald In May, Holy Trinity Parish in Kuliouou launched and has been enjoying the benefits of myParish app, a new Catholic parish-based application for smart phones and other digital devices that helps improve parish communication and outreach. It was introduced at the Diocesan Stewardship Conference in January. One of […]

30 Maui families come together for retreat

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Organizers were hoping for 10 families. They got more than 30. Maui’s first Family Life Retreat Sept. 9 at St. Anthony Parish in Wailuku, was an unqualified success. The day-long, multi-age event had the participants examining four themes: affirmation, communication, forgiveness and commitment. Each theme was introduced by a short puppet skit. The participants then […]