Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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)  

Photos: Newly ordained Father Michael Jucutan

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First Mass, home parish Newly ordained Father Michael Jucutan celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Nov. 17. It was the first liturgy he celebrated at his home parish in Pearl City after his priestly ordination for the Archdiocese of Agana, Guam, Nov. 9. Father Jucutan blessed parishioners and well-wishers during his visit. […]

Photos: Over the edge

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Father Arnold Ortiz of the Oblates of St. Joseph and Sister Ruth Zonunthari of the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians rappelled down the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel Nov. 2 as part of the “Over the Edge” fundraiser for Special Olympics Hawaii. Parishioners from St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, where Father Ortiz is administrator and […]

Photo: Mop ministry

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Members of the young adult ministry at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea visited Kalaupapa, Molokai, Nov. 1-3 for a service project that doubled as an educational journey. Corry Lopez, Mercedes Matthews, Aaron Morris, Paula Pastor, Celia Downes and ministry adviser Manette Kokubun cleaned St. Francis Church in Kalaupapa and St. Philomena Church in Kalawao and […]

Photo: Cheering their own

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Students at St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School received special permission to watch the first game of the World Series Oct. 28 in the school library because the school’s famous graduate, Shane Victorino, was playing. Earlier, the students, dressed in the red and white colors of his team, the Boston Red Sox, gathered in the science […]

Photo: A step closer to the priesthood

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Honolulu seminarian Nick Brown receives the institution of acolyte Oct. 9 at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wis., from Bishop Anthony Taylor of Little Rock, Ark. Being named an acolyte is an important milestone on the path to priesthood. Brown is expected to graduate in May 2015 and be ordained shortly thereafter. […]

Photo: Rosary in the square

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More than 70 faithful gathered at Thomas Square park in Honolulu Oct. 13 for the 7th annual public rosary program. That afternoon, participants held a procession and coronation of a statue of the Blessed Mother, as well as prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Most Holy Rosary. October in the Catholic Church is dedicated […]