Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Christmas lights

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A volunteer hangs Advent lights on Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou on Dec. 1 to the delight of commuters along Kalanianaole Highway. “Seeing a church with lights reminds me of the reason for the season,” said one. Lights went up on the trees and walls of the parish property. According to the pastor, Capuchin Franciscan […]

Forever young: Blessed Sacrament Parish is grateful for the inspiration and enduring enthusiasm and service of its nonagenarian parishioners

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Blessed Sacrament Parish in Pauoa Valley is forever grateful for the inspiration and enduring energy, enthusiasm and service of its nonagenarian parishioners, Jean Muragin and Richard Young By Elizabeth Lum Special to the Herald Jean Muragin Jean Kuulei McCarl Muragin is a gem of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Pauoa Valley because of her gratitude to […]

In case of an emergency …

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Holy Trinity Parish crafts safety plan for worse-case scenarios By Charlotte and Bob White Special to the Herald “Even with ‘God … keeping careful watch over us’ (Peter 1:5), we are not absolved from the obligation to take proper care of ourselves especially with today’s uncertainties. Our ‘Safety Management/Evacuation Plan’ is an attempt to provide […]

Diocesan Stewardship Day: sharing all our resources to do God’s work

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By Naomi Amuro Special to the Herald It was a cool, brisk Saturday morning, Feb. 9, when hundreds gathered at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City for the annual diocesan Stewardship Day, sponsored by the diocesan  Office for Stewardship and Development. Participants came from across Oahu and also from Maui, Kauai, the […]

Honomu mission celebrating a century

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Good Shepherd Mission Church in Honomu, north of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast on the Big Island, will celebrate its 100th anniversary, March 9, with Mass at 10 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva and a luncheon afterward at Honomu Hongwanji. A mission of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou, Good Shepherd was an […]

After 20 years clustered, Manoa, Punahou parishes to split again

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald After nearly 20 years together, two clustered parishes in East Honolulu will once again have their own “pastoral leaders.” Sacred Heart Parish in the Punahou neighborhood and St. Pius X Parish in Manoa will be un-linked on Jan. 1. Bishop Larry Silva made the announcement in a Nov. 6 […]

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 […]

Visiting speaker to address biblical perspective of marriage, sexuality

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The Adult Faith Formation team of St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe, will host visiting author Karl A. Schultz who will present “Adam & Eve: The Greatest Story Ever Told” on Monday, Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m. The internationally-known writer, speaker and retreat leader will discuss biblical perspectives on sexuality and marriage beginning with Adam and Eve. All […]

Mainland priests to lead Divine Mercy Crusade

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Two priests from the Mainland will lead Divine Mercy parish missions next month in six parishes on four islands. The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy is organizing the Divine Mercy Crusade Oct. 3-10. Guest speakers are Father Joseph Aytona, mission director of the Congregation of the Fathers of Mercy based in Kentucky, and Father […]