Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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 […]

Photo: Time, talent, treasure

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Engaging parishioners in tithing and getting them involved in parish ministries was the discussion of the first ever “Stewardship Day,” sponsored by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. On Feb. 2, more than 100 clergy and lay parish staff gathered at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to hear Father Andrew Kemberling, right below, speak about […]

Photo: Viva el Señor

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The Filipino Catholic Community held its annual Mass and celebration for Santo Niño, Jan. 20 at St. Anthony Church in Kalihi. Parishioners, at far left, carry statues of the child incarnation of Jesus during a procession in front of the church. At right, Bishop Larry Silva celebrates the liturgy with a statue of Santo Niño […]

Photos: Star of the Snow

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Minnesota wasn’t the only place experiencing flurries last week. Ten tons of “snow” turned Star of the Sea Early Learning Center in Waialae-Kahala into a winter wonderland on Jan. 11. Pictured is “penguin” Joseph Scanlon, right, having a cool time, and others making a snow person. Pacific Ocean Producers provided the icy stuff. Amazon Construction […]

Photo: Priests on retreat

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Local priests gathered at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe for the annual Priests’ Retreat, Jan. 6-11. The theme of the retreat was “The New Evangelization: Challenges and Promises.” Auxiliary Bishop William Antonio of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia, Philippines served as the retreat director. Right, Bishop Antonio gives a talk on new media; above, […]