By Gina Christian OSV News PHILADELPHIA — News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and gratitude by a number of Catholics in the U.S. Pope Francis announced Nov. 20 that he will elevate […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Jubilee year will be celebration of hope
Catholic Social Tips As we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and of the liturgical year, the church prepares to commemorate the 2025th anniversary of the incarnation of our Lord. Pope Francis calls us to be “pilgrims of hope.” Our Holy Father says, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us […]
Our Lady of Good Counsel School celebrates 6 decades of learning
Hawaii Catholic Herald Our Lady of Good Counsel School first opened its doors on Sept. 2, 1964, and for the past 60 years has provided quality Catholic education to students from across Oahu. The Pearl City campus celebrated this milestone on Sept. 4 with a jubilee Mass, attended by the entire school as well as […]
Jesuit priest with isle roots celebrates 25th jubilee
By Jennifer Rector and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The young boy running across the grounds of St. Elizabeth Church and School in Aiea in the 1980s probably wasn’t thinking about joining the priesthood. Fast forward through grade school at St. Elizabeth, high school years at Damien Memorial School and college life at the […]
