Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hawaii’s CSJs today

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Here, in alphabetical order, are the 27 members of the Hawaii vice province of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and their current ministries. Two of them live on the Mainland. Sister Catherine Anthony Acain: Prayer and witness and volunteer work, Christ the King Parish, Kahului, Maui Sister Rosita Aranita: Fully retired, living in […]

And who is my (western Pacific) neighbor? Reaching out to Micronesian Catholic immigrants

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Jocelyn Howard, left, and Julie Walsh talk about Micronesian history and culture at a workshop for clergy, Aug. 8 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   People from Micronesia bring a rich measure of devotion and diversity to Hawaii’s Catholic parishes, said two local experts on Micronesian anthropology at a […]

The diocesan savings and loan: A revolving fund seeks to manage church money in the best way possible for the benefit of Isle parishes and schools

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The new St. Damien Church on Molokai. Upgrades to the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. A rectory for St. Rita Church in Nanakuli. These parish building projects and dozens of others have been made possible through financial support from the Parish and School Revolving Fund. Though many parishioners have not heard of this diocesan system of […]

Sacred Hearts novices profess first vows

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From left, Sacred Hearts novices Jeremy Sabugo, Justin Carrigan and Michael Kamauoha stand at the sanctuary of St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki during their profession of first vows, Aug. 10. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) Three young men professed their first vows of chastity, poverty and obedience as brothers in the Congregation of the […]

CSJ anniversary: Remembering the sisters

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Facita Brennon, 87, of Honolulu wanted to share her story about the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet on the occasion of their anniversary in Hawaii. Her sister, Sister Margarita Marie (Pirimina) Ringor, joined the congregation in 1951. Sister Margarita died in 1986.  By Facita Brennon, Special to the Herald My sister and I used […]

Arriving earlier this year, Marianist BILAC will have its usual robust slate of presenters

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Marianist BILAC, the popular annual liturgical arts event imported from the Big Island to the Chaminade campus in Kaimuki, will offer its usual rich slate of presenters a couple of months earlier this year, in September rather than November. The dates are Sept 26-28. The event promises lots of music, plus sessions on prayer, liturgy, […]

Photo: Sharp shooter wins national honor

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Sacred Hearts Academy senior Sara Tashima won second place in the standing shooting competition last month, and placed fifth overall, at the National Rifle Association’s Junior Air Gun Championship and the National Air Rifle Junior Olympics in Anniston, Ala. She was also awarded the “Excellence in Competition” badge by accruing 30 match points in her […]

Free conference will focus on end-of-life issues

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A free conference addressing the legal, medical, ethical and moral issues that come with end-of-life issues will be offered 7-9 p.m., Aug. 22, at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Pastoral Center in Pearl City. The event “Who Will Decide for You at the End of Your Life?” is jointly sponsored by the Hawaii Family […]