Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Family, friends and saints

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Everything in my life flows from God’s graces and blessings. From the time my parents raised me to my entrance into the convent and to my ministries at present, God has been the source of all that happens. I am happy to […]

Heralding back: July 14, 2017

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 21, 1967 New apartment houses and business offices are reaching skyward in Kailua and are thus changing the skyline of this community. St. Anthony’s Church is also contributing to this changing skyline with the erection of a new church on its Kalaheo Avenue site. The new […]

Photo: Investing in the future

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The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation on July 7 awarded Sacred Hearts Academy $180,000, to support the Ka Lei ‘Ike (Embrace the Knowledge) Program which provides girls at Palolo Elementary and Jarrett Middle School an opportunity to develop self-confidence and citizenship skills, and successfully transition to high school and beyond. Pictured, from left, are Gailene […]

Photo: In solemn memory

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Hawaii’s Knights of Columbus in March installed a U.S. veterans memorial marker at the Hawaii State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Kaneohe. Msgr. Gary Secor blessed it April 8. The Knights installed a similar memorial last year at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl after Supreme Knight Gilbert K. Jose visited the place […]

Photo: Gathering of Serrans

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The Serra Club of Honolulu recently gathered to install its officers for the year 2017-2018 and induct three new members at ceremonies at the Hickam Officers’ Club. Officers installed were President Jack Kampfer, Vice President for Programs Marvin Scharosch, Vice President for Vocations and Corresponding Secretary Judy Datzman, Vice President for Membership Mark Pillori, Treasurer […]

Photo: Lanai Confirmation

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Bishop Larry Silva anoints the head of a Lanai youth with oil during the Confirmation Mass at Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai City, July 8. Anointing is part of the sacrament of Confirmation, which bestows upon candidates the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Saturday morning Mass also opened the second day of the Lanai Faith […]

‘Outstanding’ pastoral theology graduate to start parish spiritual end-of-life program

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In recognition of his educational achievements, leadership skills and “sincere heart to serve,” Gerald Streff was named this year’s “outstanding graduate” in Chaminade University’s Master of Pastoral Theology program. Streff and five others graduated this spring from the program which offers specialized certificate programs in pastoral counseling, spiritual direction and permanent diaconate education. Streff, who […]