Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

‘Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been years ….’

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If you were raised in the Catholic Church before 1962, you may remember the long lines waiting for confession every Saturday. Even though the church mandated confession only for serious sin, a culture of sinfulness led good and faithful Catholics to frequent, sometimes weekly, confession. Many devotional practices, including confession for venial sins, fell into […]

Married 77 years! Angelino and Eva Ronquilio of Aiea

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The Feb. 1 issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald reported Worldwide Marriage Encounter’s choice of Joseph and Helen Vierra of Waimanalo as Hawaii’s longest married couple for 2013. The Vierras recently celebrated their 75th anniversary and were nominated for the annual Worldwide Marriage Encounter contest. As it turns out, another Catholic couple in Aiea also […]

When did we see you in prison? Volunteers at Oahu correctional center bring Christ to their incarcerated brothers

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Prison ministers Deacon Richard Abel and Hank Howlett wrote these reflections to encourage others to join their ministry. Those interested in this sacred calling are invited to a “come and see” session, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, in Bachelot Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 1701 Wilder Ave. in Honolulu. For more information, contact the diocesan […]

Photo: Celebrating the consecrated life

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Dozens of Hawaii’s religious order women and men pose for a group photo with Bishop Larry Silva at the World Day for Consecrated Life celebration Feb. 2 at the Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. The bishop gave a special blessing to Sacred Hearts Sister Josephine Araki who celebrated the 50th anniversary of her […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 15, 2013

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We’re entering Lent once again, Heraldites. I have included some Lent-related questions in this quiz to get you thinking about this important liturgical season. Enjoy. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Polycarp, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 23? a) He is the patron for fishermen b) He helped to lead […]

Hawaii hermit is accepting email prayer requests

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Sister Bernadette Marie Meno, Hawaii’s only diocesan hermit, is accepting requests for prayers by email at hawaiicatholichermit@aol.com. Or write to her at 1450 Kaupakalua Road, Apt. A, Haiku, HI 96708. Anyone in need of prayers for any intention may write to her. Sister Bernadette made her public profession as a diocesan hermit last September on […]

Clergy pension fund inadequate to support next wave of retirees

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Father Gary Colton is enjoying his retirement. Since he officially stepped down from active pastoral duty last July, the Maui-based priest has remained involved in local Catholic boards, celebrated Mass at various churches and given spiritual assistance on pilgrimages and retreats. After 44 years as a diocesan parish priest, Father Colton, 70, is making the […]

203 catechumens to be baptized in Isle parishes this Easter

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Catholic churches across Hawaii will baptize 203 catechumens during the Easter Vigil liturgy on March 30 according to numbers supplied by the diocesan Office of Worship. In anticipation of their baptisms, the catechumens, also called the “elect,” will be welcomed in four Rites of Election this weekend on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island. […]