Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Rose Miriam Schillinger, CSJ | 1927-2015: Lifelong educator served Oahu schools for 40 years

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Sister Rose Miriam Schillinger, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 70 years who served four decades in Catholic Schools on Oahu, died July 2 at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham, N.Y. She was 88. Sister Rose Miriam was a dedicated educator: a kind, effective teacher and an affirming, respected principal. […]

Inspirational speaker, musician, therapist returns for four evenings at Mililani parish

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International speaker, musician and family therapist Paul J. Kim returns to St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani this month for four evenings of presentations, July 22-25. At 7 p.m., July 22, Kim will give a presentation and prayer experience called “Renew the Ohana, Starting with Me.” He will share a message of hope […]

Pope Francis’ Year of Consecrated Life is reaching every parish, mission and school in Hawaii

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Miriam Ocampo, top, checks out the Year of Consecrated Life traveling exhibit after the 7 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa, June 21. Miram’s husband Jonathan is presently a candidate in the diocese’s deacon formation program.  (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   “Who are the consecrated people? You, them and myself.” Sister […]

Proper order | Fifth in a series: Listening sessions: An invitation to give witness to Jesus

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It is hard to avoid the commercials about logistics from the shipping company UPS. Growing your business through the power of logistics, the ads say. When implementing reforms in the Catholic Church, it would be nice to be able to just call a company and have them work out all of the practical details of […]

Manaolana | Makana Aiona: Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry

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Context Every June 24, I reflect on and examine my life. This year, I realized my questions were the same, but their context had changed. Being a cradle Catholic, I memorized prayers and fulfilled obligations. I went through Confirmation in high school and made that “adult” decision to make my own the Catholic faith given […]

Official notices: July 3, 2015

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] July 5, 12:00 pm, Confirmation Mass for Hispanic Community, Christ the King Parish, Kahului; 7:00 pm, Confirmation Mass for Hispanic Community, Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina. July 7, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu. July 9, 12:00 pm, Mass for the […]

Heralding back: July 3, 2015

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 2, 1965 Fifty local educators are attending a Media Specialist Institute which began June 21 at the University of Hawaii’s Communications Center in Kuykendall Hall. Discussing media problems with Donald A. Lubitz, Director of Graphics and Motion Picture Production at the UH’s Audio Visual Center are […]

Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Caring for creation and each other

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“The entire material universe speaks of God’s love, his boundless affection for us.” Pope Francis’ newly-released encyclical “Praised Be” is a message on how we should all relate to our earth and to each other. Reading and understanding this important document on ecology is essential for living our faith today. Helping us comprehend it more […]