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 […]

Journeying through Advent with Mary

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“The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception,” a painted and gilded statue attributed to Juan Martinez Montanes. (CNS photo/courtesy of National Gallery of Art) Local Catholic educators and religious find in Our Blessed Mother a luminous example to follow as we prepare for Christmas Young, poor, in her final weeks of pregnancy, forced on the road […]

‘Island-style’ celebration closes Year of Faith on Oahu

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Oahu Catholics closed out the Year of Faith “Island-style” Nov. 23, with food, music, Mass and a multicultural celebration of ohana. Dozens of priests, religious and faithful made their way to Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala for the day-long event. The parish’s large grassy field was turned into a lively hub of fellowship, […]

Anxious Filipino Catholics seek to help family, friends

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Typhoon victims wait in line for free rice at a businessman’s warehouse in Tacloban, Philippines. Aid agencies faced challenges getting food and water to the hundreds of thousands of Filipinos. ( CNS photo/Erik De Castro, Reuters)   As heart-wrenching reports of Super Typhoon Haiyan’s unprecedented toll on the Philippines circulated last week, Hawaii’s Filipino Catholics […]

Bishop Silva forms a task force to promote the spirituality of stewardship

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Members of the new Stewardship Task Force held a meeting at the diocesan chancery Oct. 26. In front from left to right are diocesan finance systems manager Diane Lamosao, task force co-chair Brandon Elefante, Sam Knepper, Office of Stewardship and Development coordinator Gloria Romuar, Father Stephen Macedo and Dale Webster. In the back row are […]

Office of Religious Education releases DVD on the Eucharist

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The diocesan Office of Religious Education recently released its latest sacramental DVD featuring lessons and reflections on the Eucharist. “Eucharist: One ‘Ohana,” highlights the central sacrament of the Catholic faith through three distinct themes — “We Give Thanks,” “We Are Nourished” and “We Are Sent.” The 20-minute video includes references from sacred Scripture and the […]

After 27 years and three bishops, the diocese’s social ministry dynamo will retire

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Diocesan Office for Social Ministry director Carol Ignacio will be retiring Nov. 1. Ignacio, shown here in a 2010 photo shoot, has served in the diocese for 27 years and pioneered dozens of programs for those in need. (Photo courtesy Sally Lundburg/Mahi’ai Creative)   “I love every minute of what I do.” As Carol Ignacio […]

Religious Education Week celebrates everyone’s role in teaching the faith

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The diocesan Office of Religious Education staff are gearing up for Parish Religious Education Week, Nov. 3-9. From left to right are assistants Chad Chun and Lesley Noguchi, director Jayne Mondoy and adult faith formation coordinator Kristina DeNeve. They provide resources for the diocese’s catechists and religious education students. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) […]