Childhood memories, soaring notes, haunting melodies, joyful lyrics? Why do some Christmas songs make our hearts quiver and our souls melt? The Hawaii Catholic Herald asked a few friends to name their most favorite Christmas carol and to explain what made it special. Here are their responses compiled and gently edited. Karen Kung, diocesan human […]
Coordinating Christmas angels: Catholic Charities’ ‘Holidays from the Heart’ connects the giver with the receiver
Students from Star of the Sea School look at the ornaments on their “Giving Tree,” which have written on them Christmas wish items for Catholic Charities Hawaii clients and others in the community. Students and parishioners have given generous donations to fulfill these holiday needs. A new Catholic Charities program geared toward Volunteer Services and […]
OBITUARY: Benedictine Father Timothy Ottman served Hawaii in parishes, monastery for 30 years
Benedictine Father Timothy M. Ottman, who came to Hawaii more than 30 years ago to work as a parish priest for a decade before retiring at the Benedictine Monastery in Waialua, died Dec. 5 in a Waialua foster care home. He was 92. He had been in religious life, first as a Trappist monk, since […]
Three Honolulu pro-life events will mark Roe vs. Wade anniversary
Three Honolulu pro-life events in January will mark the U.S. Supreme Court’s Jan. 22, 1973, Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. A Luminary Ceremony and Prayer Service, 5:30-8 p.m., Jan. 22, at the Hawaii state Capitol will honor the millions of babies lost to abortion. The event is being sponsored […]
Social Ministry Office to receive half of the proceeds of Raiatea Helm CD
Hawaiian recording artist Raiatea Helm is donating half of the proceeds from the sale of her new mini-CD “Ave Maria” (after covering production and manufacturing costs) to the diocese’s Office for Social Ministry. The two-time Grammy-nominated singer recorded the Latin-language classic to the simple accompaniment of ukulele virtuoso musician Bryan Tolentino. The CD also includes […]
Photo: Star light, star bright
The diocesan prison ministry held their annual Star Light, Star Bright Christmas party for women inmates and their families at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 14. The party featured games, karaoke, food, donated gifts and a visit from Santa. From top, an inmate and child pray before lunch; Deacon Richard Abel, dressed […]
Photo: Receive the Word
The 13 members of the diocese’s seventh permanent deacon class took a big step in their formation Dec. 15 when they received the ministry of reader, or lector, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Bishop Larry Silva conferred the ministry to Joseph P. Aglia of Pahala (pictured), Jose R. Almuena Jr. of Honolulu, Jose L. Ancheta […]
Journeying through Advent with Mary
“The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception,” a painted and gilded statue attributed to Juan Martinez Montanes. (CNS photo/courtesy of National Gallery of Art) Local Catholic educators and religious find in Our Blessed Mother a luminous example to follow as we prepare for Christmas Young, poor, in her final weeks of pregnancy, forced on the road […]
Every job a gift: Sharon Chiarucci, who for years has worked to enhance parish life in Hawaii, will retire at the end of this year
Sharon Chiarucci in the chapel at St. Stephen Diocesan Center on Nov. 25. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) When it comes to Hawaii parishes, Sharon Chiarucci has seen it all. She is one of the few people who have actually been in every one of the nearly 100 Catholic churches in the state (except […]
Bishop Silva: Sharon Chiarucci’s work will bear fruit for years to come
It has been a pleasure working with Sharon Chiarucci. She is very dedicated and competent, and she is in touch with so many people. I am grateful for the personal support she has given me, especially during my pastoral visits to the parishes. She always prepares the parish well for them, is a kindly […]
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