Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Anne Therese of the Immaculate Heart, Order of Discalced Carmelites: A newness of life

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Celebrating my new life in Hawaii’s Carmel, I can simply see God’s majesty in his creation — the unspoiled landscape of the mountains, the vast panoramic ocean, the tranquil invigorating breeze, and the sparkling boon of sunshine. One can also experience the […]

Father Ernesto Juarez Jr., diocesan priest: ‘OK, bishop, send me’

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “Father, can you teach me how to write this properly?” asked one of the afterschool care kids. Next, however, kids being kids, came the question “Father, do you have any candy or anything to eat?” Ha! I responded with a laugh, “Finish […]

Sister Mari Josephine Panem, Religious of the Good Shepherd: With zeal for the salvation of persons

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Following Jesus the Good Shepherd as our inspiration and model, we live our daily lives in a contemplative way. As Jesus, the Good Shepherd set aside the ninety-nine to look for the one lost sheep, so do we Religious of the Good […]

Brother Benedict Mary Bartsch, Dominicans: Remain rooted in prayer

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald What is life like for a newly professed brother in the Western Dominican Province (Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus) in Oakland, California? As a native from Kohala on the Big Island (the town on the northern tip), there were […]

Father Lane Akiona, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts: ‘Damiaan inspireert’*: Damien inspires

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald As an altar server at the former St. Sophia Church on Molokai (now St. Damien Catholic Church), I remember the Sacred Hearts priests being like modern-day Damiens. One of the priests was particularly gruff. But, he was out there fixing churches and […]

Sister Gina Senapilo, Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Sienna: Stewardship for little ones

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “I am happy because I feel that I am more close to Jesus,” said one little child. It is really heartwarming to know the children are getting it when asked, “Do you understand what stewardship is?” Of course, some answer, “I don’t […]

Brother Dave Quigley, Society of Mary (Marianists): ‘Brother, you are unbelievable!’

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Every time I am assigned to a new place, there are different challenges to learn from. In my case, most of the moves I have made were to places where the culture was one I was not familiar with. Imagine going from […]

Father Clyde Guerreiro, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary: To be a bridge

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald One of the advantages of being a priest is that you have to preach. My understanding of preaching is that you are not there to give a whole diatribe of church truths, but you are there to be a bridge. So, what […]

Sister Otelia Fortaleza, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: When Jesus calls, we need to respond

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “Aunty, aunty! Let’s go outside and play now,” the children often call to me. Sometimes they grab my hand, tug at the scapular of my religious habit, or even my leg wanting me to go with them. “Aunty, I need my bottle […]