Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

St. George couple: ‘We love serving the Lord’

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Paul and Maria Dumas are tireless volunteers at St. George Church. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com When some people think of volunteering their time, they consider it a chore. Modern society tells us that we should be paid for our work. But, as good stewards, we know that isn’t true. We all […]

Creating a bond built on stewardship and ministry

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com It’s the goal of every Catholic couple to keep Christ and his church in the center of their marriage, but for David and Mary Tom, that goal was literal. After meeting and marrying at St. Stephen Church in Honolulu, the couple have remained integral to the parish community through a multitude […]

EPIC evolution

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In its 10th year, the Hawaii Catholic ministry for young adults continues to grow By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald On Kuhio Day, a group of about 20 young adults and a few children gathered on the covered lanai next to EPIC Ministry’s new Kaneohe headquarters. They chatted, grilled hot dogs, said grace, and loaded […]

Hidden loss: The Diocese of Honolulu is working on outreach to those who have experienced miscarriage

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald For all the couples happily celebrating the birth of a child, others know the pain of miscarriage and stillbirth. As the Diocese of Honolulu is creating a ministry about miscarriage (see sidebar), the Hawaii Catholic Herald spoke to three local couples who have experienced it. The Noguchis: Instinct is […]

Priests designated essential workers in ministry to the dying

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Priests, in adherence to their duty to deliver sacraments to the dying, have been designated essential workers in Hawaii during this time of the coronavirus. This means they are permitted to hear the confessions of patients, to anoint them and to give them holy Communion, under the restrictions of […]

Waipio parish creates new ministry for those affected by mental illness

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Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio, central Oahu, has formed a new monthly ministry for persons affected by mental illness. Recognizing the unfortunate stigma so often connected to mental illness, HOPE for Mental Health Community provides an open and supportive environment for those with mental illness, their family members, friends and caregivers. The group […]

Parish offers support for those in mourning

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Healing Hearts, a ministry of Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala, offers consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. This ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, you are […]

For those who mourn, a parish ministry

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Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants with the opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved […]

Waialae-Kahala parish offering ministry for the mourning

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Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a ministry that offers consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If you are coping with the loss of a loved one, you are […]