Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Play gives dramatic setting to words of Hawaii’s homeless

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“Houseless in Paradise,” an original play based on interviews with more than 60 members of Oahu’s homeless community and those trying to help them, will be presented Nov. 15-16 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Catholic Charities Hawaii community hall in upper Makiki. Produced by Playbuilders community theatre, the drama […]

Office of Religious Education releases DVD on the Eucharist

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The diocesan Office of Religious Education recently released its latest sacramental DVD featuring lessons and reflections on the Eucharist. “Eucharist: One ‘Ohana,” highlights the central sacrament of the Catholic faith through three distinct themes — “We Give Thanks,” “We Are Nourished” and “We Are Sent.” The 20-minute video includes references from sacred Scripture and the […]

Academy gala honors five illustrious alumnae

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The Sacred Hearts Academy honorees, from left, Suzanne Chong Kee, Momi Kaanoi, Rita Gora, Elizabeth Ho, Karen Dick-Kung and head of school Betty White. (Photo courtesy of Sacred Hearts Academy) A record 900 people attended Sacred Hearts Academy’s annual scholarship fund gala Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel at which five illustrious graduates were […]

After 27 years and three bishops, the diocese’s social ministry dynamo will retire

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Diocesan Office for Social Ministry director Carol Ignacio will be retiring Nov. 1. Ignacio, shown here in a 2010 photo shoot, has served in the diocese for 27 years and pioneered dozens of programs for those in need. (Photo courtesy Sally Lundburg/Mahi’ai Creative)   “I love every minute of what I do.” As Carol Ignacio […]

Hawaii’s Carmelites celebrate 40 years of ministry in the Islands

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“To understand what contemplatives do and how their lives benefit us, you must recall what everyone knows about trees. Yes, trees. … Forests are essential for our physical survival because they perform such important functions as drawing water from the clouds and ‘breathing’ for the entire population of human beings and animals — trading their […]

Religious Education Week celebrates everyone’s role in teaching the faith

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The diocesan Office of Religious Education staff are gearing up for Parish Religious Education Week, Nov. 3-9. From left to right are assistants Chad Chun and Lesley Noguchi, director Jayne Mondoy and adult faith formation coordinator Kristina DeNeve. They provide resources for the diocese’s catechists and religious education students. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) […]

Catechetical Week: God doesn’t choose qualified people; he qualifies us

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The Diocese of Honolulu is blessed with veteran religious education leaders who have shared time, talent and treasure with young Catholics for many years. Among these is Bonnie Boquer at St. Jude Church in Kapolei. She and her husband Tony have served in religious education since their days in the Philippines and Louisiana. In Hawaii, […]

Pearl City parish starts ministry to the homebound

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Our Lady of Good Counsel’s Ohana ministers: front row, from left, Sylvia Lee, Fe Bartolome, Lita Olegario, Msgr. Thaddeus Mercado, Rose Domondon, Dr. Amelia Jacang, Tessie Kalawa, June Casupang and Victor Casupang. Back row: Donna Imbo, Gloria Duro, Bernadette Cabe, Kalo Lilomaiva, Tim Swartz, Kristi Ah Mook Sang, Paia Ah Mook Sang and Julie Cho. […]