A blessed Christmas to one and all, quiz friends! As you celebrate the birth of our Lord with presents and plenty of yuletide cheer, don’t forget to share the graces of faith, hope and love too. My gift to you is another Catholic quiz, merry and bright as always! 1) Saints Which of the following […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 1, 2017
Happy Advent, Herald readers! I am filled with joyful anticipation as we count down the days to Christmas. ’Tis the perfect season to cozy up and learn more about this beautiful faith of ours. Catholic quiz time! 1) Saints A sermon by which Italian saint, whose feast is celebrated Dec. 7, is said to have […]
Heralding back: Dec. 1, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Dec. 1, 1967 The Most Reverend John J. Scanlan returned on Friday from the Washington meeting of American bishops. He returned as the new Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Honolulu. He was met at plane-side by the (left to right) Reverend Monsignor Benedict Vierra, P.A., pastor […]
Heralding back: Nov. 17, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 24, 1967 Word has been received from the Apostolic Delegate in Washington, D.C., that His Excellency Bishop John J. Scanlan has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Honolulu. The Appointment was made by Pope Paul VI on November 10 … Bishop James J. Sweeney […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 17, 2017
Dear quizzicals, when I next see you, Advent will be upon us. A special joy will fill the Island air as we anticipate Christmas. Time to stoke the hearth of your heart and fan the flames of faith — let this quiz be the first of many to inspire you this season. 1) Saints True […]
Heralding back: Nov,. 3, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 10, 1967 An editorial cartoon published in the Nov. 10, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. 25 years ago — Nov. 6, 1992 Diocese’s long-range disaster response program takes shape Nearly two months after Hurricane Iniki battered Kauai, the diocese’s long-range disaster relief program is beginning to […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 3, 2017
My first quiz of November, Heraldistas. I’m just chillin’ as the Island autumn air turns crisp and the anticipation of the holidays starts to brew. Pull up in your favorite chair with a nice cup of tea — this Catholic quiz is worth cozying up with! 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true […]
Heralding back | Five years ago this month, a second saint for Molokai
Pope Benedict XVI canonized Mother Marianne Cope of Molokai. In remembrance of that historic event, the Hawaii Catholic Herald is republishing a shortened version of the story printed about the canonization in the Oct. 26, 2012, issue. Pope Benedict canonizes Mother Marianne Cope with six others in joyful ceremony at St. Peter’s By Patrick Downes […]
Heralding back: Oct. 20, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 20, 1967 Bishop Scanlan stands before the altar and reads the prayers of blessing upon this new chapel which will serve both the Sisters of St. Francis and the students. He is flanked by Father Francis Kelliher, M.M., pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Very Rev. Harold […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 20, 2017
Wow, Heraldites, we are well on our way to November. Let’s round out this month with a few bits of timely Catholic trivia, including questions marking October’s devotion to the rosary and the start of basketball season. Have fun! 1) Saints T$rue or false: St. Jude, whose feast is celebrated Oct. 28, is a patron […]
