Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

PAULINE AHULAU CHOW / 1934-2024: ‘Kalaupapa Jukebox’ was true daughter of Hawaii

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By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald Pauline Ahulau Chow, a joyful Hawaiian songbird with an adventurous spirit and a probing mind, died Sept. 22, 2024, in Honolulu following an illness. She had turned 90 just a month earlier. “Pauline gave me a true appreciation of what it meant to be Hawaiian,” said Debbie Collard, […]

New mental health ministry seeks to help faithful

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is addressing mental health among parishioners with its new Spiritual and Mental Health Ministry. It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic, with its tremendous death toll and restrictions on gathering, triggered a rise in mental health afflictions such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse. According […]

Mililani family is honored by Knights of Columbus

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald A family at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani is getting worldwide recognition by the Knights of Columbus. The Morris family — Kacie, John and children Finn and Vivienne — was selected as the Knights of Columbus’ Family of the Month for September. The honor recognizes one […]

Active parishioner gives time, gains fellowship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Meet Gloria Aqui — 82 years young and a very active volunteer for the parish community at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. You might see her in the parish office, the parish gift shop or the food bank; decorating the church with flowers; or participating in various ministry committee […]

St. Cecilia illustrates vital role of music in church

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The Roman martyr’s steadfast faith offers inspiration to all By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music in the Catholic Church, holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful. Her life and legacy are a testament to the church’s deep conviction that good music is an integral part of […]

Photo: The power of family

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Missionary Families of Christ, an “evangelistic and missionary community” that aims to empower families, held a gathering Oct. 25-26 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Participants gathered for fellowship, praise and worship and a holy hour; Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass at the end of the second day. He was joined by Father Sebastian Soosai, […]

Photo: Growing in Christ

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The Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, seeking to expand their mission of spreading good news around the world, has welcomed lay Catholic women on Kauai to become members of the Women Apostles for Catechesis ministry. The installation took place Oct. 24 at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, with Father Nick […]

SISTER LINDA (FRANCES JOAN) QUINONES, BVM / 1937-2024: Kauai-born sister served in California, Washington and her home parish

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Kauai-born Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Linda (Frances Joan) Quinones, who served most of her religious life on the mainland, died Oct. 20 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 83 and in religious life for 64 years. Sister Quinones served in Seattle as a school secretary, school resource person and […]

REFLECTION: The power of connection, community

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Some longtime readers of the Hawaii Catholic Herald might remember my past reflections which were written while I was pursuing my undergraduate studies at Chaminade University of Honolulu and later my graduate studies in San Antonio, Texas. Given that my last reflection with the Herald was in 2019 […]

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