Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Beatitude: Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for justice: for they shall have their fill

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Hundreds of “luminaries” lined the Hawaii state capitol grounds Jan. 22, during an evening prayer service commemorating the anniversary of the 1973 Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Each luminary — a paper bag lit up with a flameless tea light — was decorated with pro-life drawings and messages. Aloha Life Advocates […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 31, 2014

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I love February, Heraldites. Its transition from winter to spring makes me want to sing. I hope you are as excited about the new month as I am about presenting you with this new quiz. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Andrew Corsini, whose feast is celebrated Feb. 4? a) He […]

Manaolana | Sidebar: Jan. 31, 2014

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Quote “We are part of the community, part of God’s family, and we have responsibilities for each other. Those who are suffering and those who are poor have a special claim on our love.” | Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, speaking to more than 1,500 people Jan. 19 at New York Encounter 2014, a three-day […]

Heralding back: Jan. 31, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Jan. 31, 1964 Ladies of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Pearl City, are seen preparing the bar-b-que sticks of tasty beef for the Mardi Gras Carnival to be held by the parish at 1425 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City the evenings of February 7 and 8. […]

Photos: Praying for unity

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Leaders from Hawaii Christian churches gathered with Bishop Larry Silva, bottom left photo, for a Taize Prayer service Jan. 24 at the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish in Manoa. Hundreds of faithful from different Christian denominations joined them for an hour of meditative chants, petitions, Scripture reading and reverencing of the cross. Bishop Silva hosted the […]

Photo: Priests’ retreat

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Jesuit Father James Kubicki, national director of the Apostleship of Prayer in Wisconsin, led the diocese’s annual priests’ retreat Jan. 6-10 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. Local clergy gathered for several seminars during the week to hear Father Kubicki’s reflections on the retreat theme, “Having a Priestly Heart like the Heart of Jesus.” (HCH photos […]

Photo: We’re on the air

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Bishop Larry Silva flips the switch at St. Theresa Parish in Kihei at 1 p.m. Jan. 5 launching Immaculate Heart Radio, KCIK AM 740 on Maui as the pastor Msgr. Terrence Watanabe and station owner Doug Sherman look on. The broadcasting started with a Hawaiian chant, an introduction, prayers, and an interview with the bishop, […]

Heralding back: Jan 17, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Jan. 17, 1964 Rodney Yamabe of Maryknoll scores in the opening minutes of the Spartans’ win over Mid Pac Owls. Final score was 59-54. It was played at Punahou Gym. (Photo by Mike Lum) 25 years ago — Jan. 20, 1989 Diocese strengthening AIDS education efforts Ignorance […]

Manalolana | Sidebar: Jan. 17, 2014

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Quote “It’s not enough to know how to pronounce the words correctly. To proclaim the word of God well, you must know what the words mean in an historical context and what the author is trying to say.” |  Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, who has established the Benedict XVI Institute for Sacred […]

Bishop to lead St. Francis Healthcare’s inaugural St. Marianne charity walk

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Bishop Larry Silva will lead the inaugural St. Marianne Cope Charity Walk in Kakaako Gateway Park, Jan. 18, starting at 7:30 a.m. The two-mile stroll, a benefit for St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii, starts and ends at Kakaako Gateway Park, passing the St. Marianne statue in Kewalo Basin Park along the way. Walk sponsors […]