Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Religious ed office sponsoring three Year of Faith conferences

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The diocesan Department of Religious Education is sponsoring three Year of Faith conferences later this year on as many islands with sessions on evangelization, youth and young adult ministry, Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, Catholic social teaching, parish leadership, volunteer training and more. Here is the conference schedule: Oahu: June 20-22; St. Joseph Parish, […]

St. John Vianney School presents student musicians spring concert

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The multi-level music department of St. John Vianney School in Kailua under the direction of Dana Arbaugh will present its spring concert, 6:30 p.m., May 10, in the parish church. The public is invited. The concert will feature the school’s beginning band, beginning orchestra, concert band and concert orchestra performing works from around the world […]

Kapiolani Park celebration planned to cap Year of Faith

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The Diocese of Honolulu is planning a festive day in the park to mark the end of the Catholic Church’s Year of Faith in November. Tentatively called the Catholic Cultural Celebration, the event being planned for Kapiolani Park in Waikiki, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 23 will feature a prayer service, entertainment, music, food and inspirational […]

Photo: New lay associates formally received

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Seven new members made their commitment and formally were received into the Lay Association of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts, April 14, in the chapel of the Sacred Hearts Sisters’ Regina Pacis Convent in Kaimuki. Pictured in front, from left, are Leander Jung and Rose Nacion. In the back from left are Linda Jose […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Regarding immigration reform

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Dear Sisters and Brothers: Peace be with you! My ancestors came to Hawaii among the first wave of Portuguese immigrants in the late 1800s to work on island plantations. Around the same time, hundreds of newcomers also came from China, Japan, the Philippines and other countries. The descendents of these groups, and later others, melded […]

Photo: Consecration to Mary

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Six diocesan staffers completed the Marian Lenten retreat “33 Days to Morning Glory,” culminating the experience with a Marian consecration by Bishop Larry Silva April 9 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. The retreat was led by Kristina DeNeve, coordinator for adult faith formation in the diocesan Office of Religious Education, second from […]

Confirmation schedule, 2013

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The time after Easter is traditionally “confirmation season” in the diocese. Here is the schedule of this year’s confirmation ceremonies as announced by the Office of the Bishop. Bishop Larry Silva is presided over 26 ceremonies, vicar general Father Gary Secor is presiding over 19. Bishop Larry Silva presiding Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace: […]