Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

SISTER GIOVANNA MARIE MARCOCCIA, CSJ | 1934-2021

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She told her students they were ‘wonderful, loveable and capable’ Lifelong educator Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Giovanna Marie Marcoccia, fondly remembered for telling her students that they were “wonderful, loveable and capable,” died peacefully in Honolulu July 13 after a short illness. She was 87 and had served in Hawaii for 43 years. […]

Vicar general to give opening address for Stewardship Day.

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Msgr. Gary Secor, vicar general of the Diocese of Honolulu, will give the opening address for this year’s Diocesan Stewardship Day, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 28, at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church at 95-370 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani. The theme for the day is “Inspiration, Practical Ideas and Networking for Our Parishes, Our People.” […]

Ewa woman makes profession as Secular Franciscan

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Ana Monica Cleverdon of Immaculate Conception Parish, Ewa, made her permanent profession into the Secular Franciscan Order during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Sunday, July 11. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor of Holy Trinity and region spiritual assistant for the Secular Franciscans, presided at the Mass. The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly […]

St. John, Mililani, rich in art, celebrates 50 years

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For a half-century, in the heart of Mililani Town in central Oahu, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church has brought people closer to Christ through its liturgies, sacraments, pastoral care, education and social ministries. And art. Beginning with the church itself, designed by Vladimir Ossipoff, perhaps Hawaii’s most acclaimed modern architect, to its collection of […]

Pandemic cuts number of priests working in the diocese

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The new directory of the Catholic Church in Hawaii, published digitally July 1, offers a snapshot of the diocese, numbers-wise. In that respect, things have kept steady compared to the previous directory published two years ago, except for a decline in the number of priests actively serving in the […]

Official notices: July 23, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] July 24, 5:30 pm, St. Francis Healthcare System Wine Gala, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Ho’okupu Center, Honolulu. July 25, 10:30 am, Mass and Installation of Reverend Arlan Intal, M.S. as Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. July 27, 2:00 pm, Maryknoll School Foundation Members Meeting […]

11 island parishes assigned new pastors, administrators

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Eleven Hawaii parishes were introduced to new pastors or administrators as this year’s new slate of clergy appointments took effect. Four priests were also named as parochial vicars (formerly called associate pastors). The assignments, made by Bishop Larry Silva and published in the Hawaii Catholic Herald in the official […]