Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Renewal Campaign update: 2018 Goal

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By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace parishioners, staff, supporters and its surrounding faith community are prepping their beloved place of worship for a major milestone next year: the church’s 175th anniversary. The Cathedral Renewal Campaign is rolling along with fundraising and construction efforts to remodel and […]

Ordination class reunion

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Priests who graduated from California’s St. Patrick Seminary 40 years ago gather to celebrate on Maui By Brian Perry Special to the Herald This story, first published in the Aug. 7 issue of The Maui News, is used with permission. It is written by the city editor of The Maui News. KIHEI — Members of […]

Photo: Serra Club hosts seminarians

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The Serra Club of Honolulu hosted the diocesan seminarians on Oahu at a luncheon at the New Empress Restaurant in Chinatown before they headed back to school. Pictured standing are William “Pila” Tulua and Kevin Clark. Seated is Clifford “Chance” Billmeyer, Serra chaplain Msgr. Gary Secor and diocesan vocations director Father Rheo Ofalsa. Also at […]

Maryknoll Sisters to celebrate 90 years in Hawaii

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  Hawaii’s Maryknoll Sisters will celebrate the order’s 90th anniversary of mission presence in the Islands at a thanksgiving Eucharist liturgy, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, in the Maryknoll School Community Hall, 1402 Punahou Street, Honolulu. Msgr. Gary Secor will be the celebrant. Ten Maryknoll Sisters came to Hawaii from New York on Sept. 5, […]

Back to school 2017: Inspiring minds, sharing faith

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Hawaii Catholic Schools superintendent highlights strides and strengths in ‘Catholic identity’   By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald “Catechists and Catholic school teachers of all subjects have a special role to play in handing on the faith to our children and youth and preparing them to be evangelizers.” Faith formation for all ages […]

A long and winding road to ordination

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For William ‘Pila’ Tulua, it has been a lifetime of preparation for holy orders By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald It’s been a long and winding road for William M. Tulua. But the end is in sight. Bishop Larry Silva will ordain the former medical assistant, ex-monk and veteran tour bus driver a deacon at […]

Back to school 2017: Choosing a Catholic high school

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After a positive elementary level experience, these eighth graders want to continue a religious education By Deborah Manog Special to the Herald There are 24 elementary/secondary Catholic schools in Hawaii. About 75 percent of these schools are smaller, parish schools that serve students up to the eighth grade. After middle school, many of these students […]