NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 13, 1967 Four Holy Family Sisters stand near the “cottage” built at Kamalo, Molokai by the people there for the nuns. The nuns will commute weekly to and from Molokai for religious instructions in both parishes. Pictured near the cottage are (left to right) Sister Ancilla, […]
Heralding back: Sept. 22, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Sept. 29, 1967 An editorial cartoon printed in the Sept. 29, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. The cartoon caption reads, “You’re in the wrong pew.” 25 years ago — Sept. 25, 1992 The hurricane called Iniki Sitting across the street from the beach in Kekaha, Kauai, St. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 25, 2017
Adieu, August! We’re heading into a new month, quiz friends, and I’ve got yet another thrilling round of Catholic quiz questions for you. Let’s see how well you fare on faith-based trivia from Scripture to sports! 1) Saints To which pope, a patron saint for musicians and Doctor of the Church whose feast is celebrated […]
Heralding back: Aug. 25, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 25, 1967 An editorial cartoon published in the Aug. 25, 1967, Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. The cartoon was printed with the caption, “Let’s get off the ol’ man’s back.” 25 years ago — Aug. 28, 1992 Hawaii commission formed for Father Damien beatification The provincial superior […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 11, 2017
Got your thinking caps ready, quizzicals? It’s time for another round of Catholic trivia to test your wits and deepen your knowledge about our faith. Sharpen your pencils and let’s see how well you score! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Clare of Assisi, whose feast day is Aug. 11? a) […]
Heralding back: Aug. 11, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 18, 1967 The three principals in Sunday’s blessing of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ewa Beach were Sister Josanne, S.M.S.M., principal of the school, the Most Reverend John J. Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu who blessed the school, and Father Bernard J. Eikmeier, pastor […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 28, 2017
The final days of summer are upon us, Heraldistas. Soon we’ll be trading in lazy days at the pool for going back to school. As you savor the seasonal sunshine, I hope you will keep this quiz handy and be enlightened by some new Catholic trivia tidbits. 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is […]
Heralding back: July 28, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 4, 1967 An editorial cartoon featured in the Aug. 4, 1967 Hawaii Catholic Herald. 25 years ago — July 31, 1992 Like a lei: Catholic Charities celebrates Migration Week in Hawaii Like a lei made up of many exotic and different flowers, a colorful collection of […]
Hawaii Catholic Herald wins nine awards at Catholic Media Conference in Quebec
The Hawaii Catholic Herald won nine journalism awards in writing, photography and design June 23 at the Catholic Media Conference in Quebec City, Canada. The prizes were for work done in the year 2016. Former Hawaii Catholic Herald columnist Kathleen Choi took second place for “Best Regular Column: Spiritual Life,” a category covering all national […]
Heralding back: June 16, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 25 years ago — June 19, 1992 Pope formally approves Damien cure The Vatican has paved the way for the beatification of Father Damien de Veuster, the 19th-century “leper priest” who lived and worked among leprosy victims in Hawaii. On June 13 Pope John Paul II approved a miracle attributed to […]
