Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

PWH scholarships picks for Catholic schools students with potential

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It’s like a new virtual Hawaii Catholic high school, imbedded in three — soon to be four — campuses, comprised of a small, but growing, you might say elite, group of students assembled almost by fate, by chance. By a “fluke,” as Sue Ferandin, the executive director of the Augustine Educational Foundation, put it. They […]

Manhattan block to be renamed ‘Father Damien Way’

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New York City will name one block of 33rd Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues on Manhattan’s southeast side as “Father Damien Way” on May 11. Two patients from Kalaupapa will be among the Hawaii guests attending the dedication ceremonies. The minister-president of the Government of Flanders Geert Bourgeois and Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of […]

First in a series: Proper theological order of the sacraments of initiation

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The sacraments of initiation can be compared to climbing up Diamond Head Crater. To do the climb, one needs to be prepared when starting out, primarily by being hydrated. Then one needs the strength to climb up the 3/4-mile path. Finally, one reaches the summit and can enjoy the magnificent view in every direction. This […]

St. Francis Healthcare opens phase one of its Kupuna Village

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Franciscan Sisters Helen Agnes Ignacio (seated), Francis Regis Hadano and Rose Annette Ahuna look at a mural of St. Marianne Cope in the Sullivan Building lobby, April 24. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii celebrated April 24 the completion of “Phase I” of its new St. Francis Kupuna […]

Jubilant ceremony marks anniversaries of religious life

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  The Mass in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on the bright, warm morning of April 25 was appropriately jubilant. The music-saturated liturgy celebrated the jubilees — significant anniversaries of religious commitment ranging from 25 to 75 years — of 11 priests, seven sisters and one brother. Bishop Larry Silva presided over the ceremony joined […]

Heisman trophy winner gives back to his school

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Saint Louis School alum and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota has established a new scholarship fund to aid incoming freshmen in financial need at his alma mater. The Marcus Mariota Scholarship Fund will be awarded annually to a new or returning student athlete entering the ninth grade at Saint Louis School, and applied to the […]

Golfing for good causes in leeward Oahu

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Two Leeward Oahu parishes are set to benefit this summer from the love of golf. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ewa Beach is hosting its first annual golf tournament fundraiser, “Out of the Rough”, June 26, at Coral Creek Golf Course in Ewa Beach. All are welcome. The event will help collect money […]

Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Land and sacraments

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“Sacraments are outward signs of God’s love.” These words are echoed in the diocese’s “One Ohana” videos which show how sacraments celebrate our connection with the sacred. Bishop Larry Silva has called us to deepen our understanding of how the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are connected. The Office for Social Ministry is gathering […]

Saint Louis names new president, principal

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Saint Louis School announced April 22 two new appointments to its highest leadership positions as its current head of school Walter Kirimitsu retires at the end of this academic year. Glenn Medeiros has been selected to serve as Saint Louis’ president and Sione Thompson as school principal starting July 1. Medeiros most recently worked as […]