Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Franciscans to celebrate Transitus, the passing of St. Francis of Assisi

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The Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities are hosting their annual Transitus celebration on Friday, Oct. 3, at Saint Francis Convent, 2715 Pamoa Road, in Manoa Valley. The Transitus commemorates the passage from death to eternal life of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrated worldwide by Franciscans on the eve of their patron’s feast […]

Bishop Silva calls for special collection for Middle East victims

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Following the lead of the American bishops, Bishop Larry Silva wrote to all Hawaii pastors and priest parish administrators on Aug. 28, asking them to take up a special collection before the end of October for “Christians and others suffering persecution in the Middle East.” “Pope Francis recently wrote to the Secretary of the United […]

Serra Club to host priest appreciation dinner

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The Serra Club of Honolulu invite all priests living in Hawaii at a gala appreciation dinner at the Hale Koa Hotel at 6 p.m., Oct. 14. Diocesan, religious order, military and visiting priests are welcome. Reservations must be made by Oct. 1 by contacting Serran June Brieske at 836-3080 or by email at thebrieskes1@juno.com. Founded […]

Newman Center hosting presentations on aging

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The Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa is hosting Issues on Aging, three presentations on growing older, 7-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, 23 and 24. On Sept. 22, Sister Joanne Dehmer, a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, will speak about aging with wisdom, grace and compassion. She will address the spiritual […]

A tasty way to celebrate 50 years in Pearl City

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They’ve got taste! Tasty edibles that is. Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Pearl City invites the public to join them for “Taste of OLGC, Celebrating Our School’s 50th Anniversary,” Friday, Sept. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food trucks (Laverne’s, Local Stop, MunchieZ by Sweet Pea Café, to name a few) will sell onolicious grinds. Live […]

Big Isle parishes, school, services assist in post-storm recovery

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Staff from HOPE Services Hawaii mobilize their outreach efforts to visit areas on the Big Island most affected by Tropical Storm Iselle. HOPE Services, as well as Big Island parishes and St. Joseph School in Hilo, have been providing aid and supplies to people in Puna and surrounding towns.   Two weeks after Tropical Storm […]