Dozens of Hawaii’s religious order women and men pose for a group photo with Bishop Larry Silva at the World Day for Consecrated Life celebration Feb. 2 at the Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. The bishop gave a special blessing to Sacred Hearts Sister Josephine Araki who celebrated the 50th anniversary of her […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 15, 2013
We’re entering Lent once again, Heraldites. I have included some Lent-related questions in this quiz to get you thinking about this important liturgical season. Enjoy. 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Polycarp, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 23? a) He is the patron for fishermen b) He helped to lead […]
Hawaii hermit is accepting email prayer requests
Sister Bernadette Marie Meno, Hawaii’s only diocesan hermit, is accepting requests for prayers by email at hawaiicatholichermit@aol.com. Or write to her at 1450 Kaupakalua Road, Apt. A, Haiku, HI 96708. Anyone in need of prayers for any intention may write to her. Sister Bernadette made her public profession as a diocesan hermit last September on […]
Heralding back: Feb. 15, 2013
50 years ago – Feb. 15, 1963 These Cub Scouters received the Parvuli Dei Medal Sunday in ceremonies presided over by the Most Reverend John Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Pictured with their leaders are: (Left to Right) Row 1: John Robello, Joseph Garcia, Lanford Sayson, Nick Pavia, Frederick Lau; Row 2: Claudio Casupang, Richard […]
Matson Foundation gives $50,000 to Saint Louis
Saint Louis School received $50,000 from the Matson Foundation during a campus awards assembly Jan. 11. Presenting the check to the school were Matson account executive Michael Yoshida and Matson chairman of the board Walter Dods Jr., both Saint Louis graduates. School president Walter Kirimitsu said the money will go toward the first phase of […]
Photo: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Christian leaders gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity evening service, Jan. 24. Rev. Jeff M. Lilley of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu provided the homily. Episcopal Dean Walter Brownridge led a part of the service.
Photo: Viva el Señor
The Filipino Catholic Community held its annual Mass and celebration for Santo Niño, Jan. 20 at St. Anthony Church in Kalihi. Parishioners, at far left, carry statues of the child incarnation of Jesus during a procession in front of the church. At right, Bishop Larry Silva celebrates the liturgy with a statue of Santo Niño […]
Official Notices: Feb. 1, 2013
Bishop’s Calendar February 1, 9:30 am, Mass for Annual Conference of Catholic Educators (ACCE) for High School Administrators, Staff and Faculty, St. Louis School’s Mamiya Theatre, Kaimuki. [Fr. Gary Secor]; 11:30 am, Mass for Annual Conference of Catholic Educators (ACCE) for Pre/Elementary/Middle School Administrators, Staff, and Faculty, St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe; 10:00 am, Blessing by […]
Manaolana | Sidebar: Feb. 1, 2013
Quote “We need to reach the entire world and the way to do it is to reach American university students.” | Curtis Martin, founder of Fellowship of Catholic University Students, which gathered more than 6,000 young adults for its Seek 2013 Convention last month at Walt Disney World in Florida. The organization reaches out to […]
Bishop Larry Silva | Letter to Hawaii lawmakers on same sex marriage: Marriage is a public institution
This letter was sent to the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii on Jan. 31. Honorable Senators and Representatives: Aloha! It is my understanding that the Hawaii State Legislature is planning to take up the issue of legalizing same-sex marriage. I would like to present some thoughts for […]