Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 2, 2013

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It’s back-to-school time, Heraldites. You can tell I’m excited about the new academic year, because I have included some school-related questions in the quiz below. Happy learning! 1) Saints Which of the following saints was a pioneer of education from France who founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1680, and […]

Back to School | St. Ann Model Schools: Music teacher hits right note as administrator

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Mandy Thronas-Brown began her new position as principal of St. Ann Model School in Kaneohe on July 1. Born on Kauai, she attended St. Catherine School and graduated from Kapaa High School with honors in 1988. She then attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in music […]

Photo: Summer Bible school

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish’s “SonWest Roundup,” a cowboy-themed Vacation Bible School July 15-19, taught lessons about God’s ultimate plan, ultimate power, ultimate rescue, ultimate trust and, most importantly, his ultimate love. Twenty-four students in grades one through six learned about our Lord through Bible stories, dance, games and crafts. Even the snacks tied […]

Back to School | St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School: New head of school has roots on Maui

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St. Anthony Junior-Senior High in Wailuku, Maui, has selected veteran Catholic school teacher and administrator Betsey Hughes Gunderson as its new head of school. St. Anthony’s school board unanimously appointed Gunderson, the director of curriculum at Maryknoll High School in Honolulu, after a 10-month long reassessment of school operations. The selection process followed a series […]

Evangelization workshop for parish youth leaders on Oahu, Maui

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The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and the Washington state-based Center for Ministry Development are presenting a one-day workshop this month for parish leaders, “Evangelizing Youth: Engaging a New Generation of Disciples” on two islands, Oahu and Maui. Here are the dates, times and places: Aug. 16, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Stephen Diocesan […]

Info sessions for new Maui Catholic radio

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Immaculate Heart Radio, a California-based Catholic radio station that plans to start broadcasting on Maui this fall, will hold information sessions at four Maui churches in August. The schedule is as follows: Christ the King Parish Hall, Kahului, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. St. Anthony Church, Wailuku, Aug. 6, 6:30 p.m. Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina, Aug. […]

Clergy office giving orientation on Catholic Micronesian culture

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The diocesan Office of Clergy is sponsoring this month a two-and-a-half-hour orientation session about the Catholic Micronesian culture for local clergy to help them better understand Hawaii’s newest immigrant group. Two experts in Micronesian anthropology will present “Who is My Neighbor: Chuukese Catholic Immigrants in Hawaii,” 9:30 a.m.-noon, Aug. 8, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center […]

Back to School | St. John Vianney School: Kailua principal is back full circle

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St. John Vianney School in Kailua this year welcomes Caryn DeMello as its new principal, replacing Michael Busekrus. DeMello, the former vice principal of St. Anthony School in Kailua, has been a teacher and school administrator for 19 years. Her new job, which she started July 1, brings her back full circle to St. John […]

Back to School | Maryknoll School: New leadership structure divides duties among vice principals

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Maryknoll School president Perry Martin has announced a new structure of school administration leaders that gives the grade school two vice-principals and the high school three vice-principals. Both levels also have principals. Here are the new VPs and the descriptions of their jobs. Maryknoll Grade School Chris Loomis, Vice Principal of Academics and Faculty: This […]