Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Renovation begins

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Renovation of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace is underway. Above, diocesan vicar general Father Gary Secor blessed the workers, parishioners and community members who are involved in the project on Sept. 12. At right, construction teams stripped one of the cathedral pillars of its plastered and painted exterior Sept. 24, exposing its coral […]

Photo: Visiting officials

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Bishop Larry Silva met Sept. 24 with the general government team for the Sisters of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, who were visiting the Islands in their first trip to the U.S. Joining them at the diocesan chancery were local Sacred Hearts Sisters Helene Wood, furthest right, and Regina Mary […]

Photo: Leadership and associates

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The mother general of the Sacred Hearts Sisters, visiting from Rome with the congregation’s four councilors, were welcomed by Hawaii’s Sacred Hearts Associates and secular branch at the Regina Pacis Convent in Kaimuki on Sept. 29. A very nice reception was enjoyed by all. (Photo courtesy of Linda Jose)

Calendar briefs

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Bishop to celebrate Mass on first anniversary of St. Marianne’s canonization Bishop Larry Silva will celebrate a Mass marking the one-year anniversary of the canonization of St. Marianne Cope, 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala. The bishop will also celebrate an anniversary Mass at St. Francis Church in Kalaupapa, […]

Island hunger pangs: Parish food ministries explore new ways to provide healthier, renewable fare

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At a workshop on food insecurity Sept. 17, Bob Agres, top, discussed the causes of the problem and different ways local Catholics can address it in outreach ministries.   More than 12 percent of the Islands’ population — and one in five local keiki — is “food insecure.” Beyond the problem of hunger, food insecurity […]

Ferandin-style: The Augustine Foundation director has a passionate commitment to Catholic education

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Sue Ferandin, executive director of the Augustine Educational Foundation, addresses guests at its annual donor appreciation reception, Sept. 19 at the Halekulani Hotel’s Hau Terrace Lanai. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   “I know every single one of you,” said Sue Ferandin to the 120 friends of Catholic schools gathered on the Halekulani Hotel’s […]

Diocese survey: How are ‘international’ priests adjusting here?

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Hawaii’s priests gather for a group photo May 15 at the annual priests’ convocation at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. The Office of Clergy lists more than half of them as “international.” (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   The diocesan Office of Clergy classifies more than half of the priests in […]

Knights’ donations give ultrasound machine to Kona pregnancy center

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The Knights of Columbus Kona Council 13227 on Aug. 31 presented a check for $25,410 to the Pregnancy Center of Kona, a non-denominational counseling and pregnancy testing service, covering the cost of a new ultrasound machine that will monitor the health of babies in the womb and allow mothers to see their development. According to […]