By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Pondering and praying on the beach before dawn July 2 on tiny Tongan island of Pangaimotu, Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi thought of the courageous souls that had gone before him. As he watched, boats began to arrive with people coming for the Mass he was there to celebrate […]
Heralding back: July 28, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 4, 1967 An editorial cartoon featured in the Aug. 4, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald. 25 years ago — July 31, 1992 Like a lei: Catholic Charities celebrates Migration Week in Hawaii Like a lei made up of many exotic and different flowers, a colorful collection of […]
Photo: Many hands working together
The Bank of Hawaii Foundation this month gave Catholic Charities Hawaii a pledge of $100,000 for its campaign to expand services for children and families at its Laulima House residence on Keeaumoku Street next to the Catholic Charities campus in Honolulu. Pictured, from left, are Catholic Charities president and CEO Terry Walsh, Laulima House campaign […]
Photo: Pews out, carpet in
Recarpeting a church can be a chore, considering all those pews. But at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku, Maui, what had been expected to take two weeks took only one thanks to the volunteer efforts of many, the organizational skill of Gil Hoopii (pictured top, right), and nearly two dozen Jobs Corps members recruited by […]
Photo: Showing their patriotism
Twenty members of the Knights of Columbus, led by state deputy Ted Rhoades and district master Bill Rodrigues, joined the annual Fourth of July parade in Kailua, Oahu. Afterward, all enjoyed a picnic hosted by St. John Vianney Church in Enchanted Lake. (Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus)
New Island conference offers fresh takes on spirituality, social activism and faith formation fun this fall
Saints for Life By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Practical, positive and presenting life issues in light of Christian virtues and values, the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference aims to be a unique and inspirational Island event. The conference is set to take place Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center near […]
Lovey-Ann DeRego retires after 40 years a Catholic educator
By Deborah Manog Special to the Herald After dedicating nearly 40 years to a career in Catholic education, Hawaii Catholic Schools associate superintendent Lovey-Ann DeRego retired on June 30 with no doubt in her mind that she has done exactly what she was meant to do. “I was really prepared to become a teacher early […]
The ‘future’ generation of Hawaii’s youth ministers is ready today
Reflection: New is now By Gabriella Munoz Hawaii Catholic Herald Graduation season is wrapping up, and many parishes find themselves in a phase of transition, especially regarding youth ministry. Seasoned leaders and faithful members are growing up and out of the program. Some are becoming increasingly busy. Some may be finally ready to step up. […]
Bishop Larry Silva: To share our joyful Gospel
WITNESS TO JESUS Here are the reflections of Bishop Larry Silva on the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America,” a gathering of 3,500, July 1-4, in Orlando, Florida, which the bishop attended with five others from Hawaii. The Gospel of Jesus Christ our greatest joy! This, I would say, was […]
Go to the peripheries
Here are reflections by three of the Hawaii delegates to the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” July 1-4 in Orlando, Florida. Bishop Larry Silva’s thoughts are on page 2. Be bold and creative By Lisa Gomes Be bold. Be creative. Get out and go to the peripheries — make […]
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