Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Public prayers for America

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 Local followers of the group “America Needs Fatima” hosted dozens of “rosary rallies” around the state Oct. 11, including a gathering at the state capitol in Honolulu. America Needs Fatima is a national organization that promotes the message of conversion shared by the Blessed Virgin Mary to three children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. Each […]

Fatima pilgrim statue to visit Islands next month

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The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be in Hawaii Nov. 1-21, visiting at least 13 parishes on Oahu and one on the Big Island. The statue, a four-foot high image of the apparition of the Blessed Mother to three peasant children in Fatima, Portugal, has been taken all over the […]

Serra Club promoting events for priests, religious

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The Serra Club of Honolulu is promoting two upcoming events in keeping with its support of religious vocations. For Priesthood Sunday, Oct. 26, the organization is urging lay parish leaders to join parishes throughout the United States in honoring their priests. On Nov. 6, Serra will host its 22nd annual appreciation dinner for consecrated religious […]

Women, walking wounded from abortion, need healing, forgiveness, mercy

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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the first Sunday of October as “Respect Life Sunday,” kicking off a month-long campaign for Catholics to pray for an end to societal injustices affecting human dignity. Respect Life Month especially aims to rally the faithful around the injustice of abortion. This year’s theme for the October campaign, […]

Big contributors to Catholic education recognized at Augustine reception

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The cheerful clique of Catholic high school students greeting guests at the Augustine Educational Foundation’s annual donor appreciation reception Sept. 25 at the Halekulani Hotel’s Hau Terrace Lanai represented the life-changing potential of the scholarship-granting organization. They were the PWH scholars, 16 students handpicked from public middle schools and given a remarkable opportunity — a […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Message about voting

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Dear Brothers and Sisters: Peace be with you! Please VOTE in the November 4 general election! When God gives us a gift, he expects that we use it for the good of all. We have been given the gift of living in a democratic country, and this blessing also involves a grave responsibility. We must […]

Obituary | Father James Anguay, SSCC: Hawaii priest was pastor, novice master, missionary, chaplain

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Sacred Hearts Father James C.P. Anguay, whose service to his religious community included parish work, the formation of novices and the pioneering of a mission in the Cook Islands, died unexpectedly on Sept. 20 in Honolulu. He was a priest for 42 years and 70 years old. Father Anguay’s final assignment was as chaplain of […]

Hawaii deputies named for Young Ladies’ Institute

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The Young Ladies’ Institute grand president Mariella Cacdac-Waterson of Shoreline, Washington, recently announced the deputies for Hawaii District #22 for 2014-15. They are Rosalie Smith of Ana Malia #208 as district deputy; Evelyn Cabral of Kailua #213 as institute deputy for Ana Malia #208; and Mary Wuscher of Ana Malia #208 as institute deputy for […]

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