Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Two newly professed Sacred Hearts brothers joining others in seminary community in Fiji

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Seven seminarians and two priests are commissioned Aug. 1 in St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki for a new mission in Fiji. (Photos courtesy of Steve Tagupa)   The United States Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts on Aug. 1 witnessed the first vows of its two newest members, one who is from the […]

Sister Christine Marie Plateros, Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary: The fullness of life and adoration

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING One day, I bumped into Maryknoll Sister Anastasia Marie when I was out working in a village. She asked me what I was doing. Later, she said, “When do you play?” She continued, “If you want to be your best and to give the best of yourself to your students in religious […]

Photo: Oh say can they sing

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The Daughters of St. Paul singing group, nearly half with Hawaii ties, pose in Boston’s Fenway Park with Boston Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster Aug. 23. The sisters sang the national anthem to open the Red Sox game against the Kansas City Royals and “God Bless America” during the 7th-inning stretch. Pictured from […]

Imperfect saint: Serra’s legacy complicated by the practices, conflicts of his time

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A bronze statue of Blessed Junipero Serra by sculptor Arthur Putnam stands on the grounds of the San Diego Presidio in San Diego, Calif., July 27. Serra chose the spot for the first Alta California mission in 1769. The mission was later moved a few miles away from the presidio. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)   SACRAMENTO, […]

Proper order: In sessions around the state, the discussion is about lowering the age of Confirmation

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Kristina DeNeve, diocesan adult faith formation coordinator, facilitates the “Restoring Proper Order” session at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, July 7. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   Catechism classes, the involvement of youth in parishes, and sacramental preparation were among the topics addressed at “Restoring Proper Order” listening sessions taking place around the diocese in […]

Vita Saxa. Life Rocks: Being a student pro-life advocate can be tough, even at a Catholic university

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For so long, I had a limited understanding of the abortion debate as being “pro-lifers vs. pro-choicers.” We battle it out at marches, in politics and all over social media. When emotions come into play, as they so often do, it’s easy to forget that the antagonism stirred up between our two groups comes from […]

Marketing Hawaii Catholic Schools: A new website is a step in diocese’s latest effort to boost enrollment

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“Our caring principals, teachers and school staff work hard to provide a quality education and safe learning environment.” “Our programs support our students’ passions and invest in our students’ futures.” “Our students are grounded in their faith and become leaders in the Church and in the community.” These points and others are highlighted at www.catholicschoolshawaii.org, […]

Pope marks Hiroshima anniversary by calling for nuclear weapons ban

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A woman sets a floating candle lantern on the river Aug. 6 in Hiroshima, Japan. The lanterns, thousands of which were launched on the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city, bear handmade messages and drawings, conveying each person’s prayers for peace and comfort for the victims of the violence. In the background […]