Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photos: Praying for unity

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Leaders from Hawaii Christian churches gathered with Bishop Larry Silva, bottom left photo, for a Taize Prayer service Jan. 24 at the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish in Manoa. Hundreds of faithful from different Christian denominations joined them for an hour of meditative chants, petitions, Scripture reading and reverencing of the cross. Bishop Silva hosted the […]

Photo: Priests’ retreat

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Jesuit Father James Kubicki, national director of the Apostleship of Prayer in Wisconsin, led the diocese’s annual priests’ retreat Jan. 6-10 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Local clergy gathered for several seminars during the week to hear Father Kubicki’s reflections on the retreat theme, “Having a Priestly Heart like the Heart of Jesus.” (HCH photos […]

Photo: Posadas fun

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A boy takes a whack at a piñata at a Las Posadas celebration Dec. 20 at Annunciation Parish in Waimea on the Big Island. The event, which is centered around a reenactment of the Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter on Christmas Eve, is popular with Hispanic cultures. About 75 people attended the festivities. (Photo […]

Photo: We’re on the air

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Bishop Larry Silva flips the switch at St. Theresa Parish in Kihei at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 launching Immaculate Heart Radio, KCIK AM 740 on Maui as the pastor Msgr. Terrence Watanabe and station owner Doug Sherman look on. The broadcasting started with a Hawaiian chant, an introduction, prayers, and an interview with the bishop, […]

Photos: Bright memories

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St. Francis Healthcare staff and community members honored recently departed loved ones by hanging their names on laminated stars at the 25th annual “Light Up a Memory” tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 6 at the Sister Maureen Keleher Center in Nuuanu.  The event was also held Dec. 13 at the Maurice J. Sullivan Family Hospice Center in […]

Photo: Star light, star bright

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The diocesan prison ministry held their annual Star Light, Star Bright Christmas party for women inmates and their families at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 14. The party featured games, karaoke, food, donated gifts and a visit from Santa. From top, an inmate and child pray before lunch; Deacon Richard Abel, dressed […]

Photo: Receive the Word

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The 13 members of the diocese’s seventh permanent deacon class took a big step in their formation Dec. 15 when they received the ministry of reader, or lector, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Bishop Larry Silva conferred the ministry to Joseph P. Aglia of Pahala (pictured), Jose R. Almuena Jr. of Honolulu, Jose L. Ancheta […]

Photo: Top speller crowned

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D-I-A-D-E-M was the word that brought fifth grader Jordan Calantoc, center behind the podium, to victory at the third annual spelling bee at St. Theresa School in Honolulu. The two top spellers from each grade participated in the school’s overall competition on Nov. 13. Jordan will move on to the district’s Spelling Bee and, if […]

Photo: Thanksgiving spirit

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Parishioners and community  volunteers gathered at St. George Church in Waimanalo on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, to feed the area’s homeless and hungry. The Thanksgiving “brunch,” coordinated by the parish’s outreach ministry team, included a full meal with turkey and sides, as well as music and fellowship. (HCH photos | Darlene Dela Cruz)