Parishes preparing transition to second grade confirmation
A lot of planning is required to move to celebrating the sacraments of initiation in their original order By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The diocese is calling it “Big Pentecost 2018.” It’s...
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Cathedral soon to begin second phase of its restoration
An architectural sketch shows the area that will be walled-off in phase 2 of the restoration of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Top, polished...
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Bishop says ‘fundamental defects’ persist in health bill
Reaction from religious groups is strongly negative Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price conducts a health care listening session June 21 at the White House in Washington. “An acceptable...
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Island woman to make perpetual vows as Carmelite
Sister Faustina Marie Koga, left, will make her perpetual vows as a Carmelite Sister of the Divine Heart of Jesus on July 2. Here she kneels with Sister Rose Therese De Castro, who will make her...
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Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities:...
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Everything in my life flows from God’s graces and blessings. From the time my parents raised me to my...
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Go to the peripheries
Hawaii participants to the Convocation of Catholic Leaders took a selfie at the event. Clockwise, from left, are Father Konelio Faletoi, Joseph Oh, Bishop Larry Silva, Lisa Gomes, Kainoa Fukumoto and...
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Bishop Larry Silva: To share our joyful Gospel
WITNESS TO JESUS Here are the reflections of Bishop Larry Silva on the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America,” a gathering of 3,500, July 1-4, in Orlando, Florida, which...
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The ‘future’ generation of Hawaii’s youth ministers is ready today
Reflection: New is now Participants in the diocese’s second annual Christian Leadership Institute for Catholic teen leaders pose with the institute’s directors and group leaders at St. Stephen Diocesan...
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Lovey-Ann DeRego retires after 40 years a Catholic educator
Lovey-Ann DeRego By Deborah Manog Special to the Herald After dedicating nearly 40 years to a career in Catholic education, Hawaii Catholic Schools associate superintendent Lovey-Ann DeRego retired on...
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New Island conference offers fresh takes on spirituality, social activism and...
St. Joseph Sister Helen Prejean (Catholic News Service photo) Tongan Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi (HCH photo) Saints for Life By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Practical, positive...
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Mary Adamski: Searching for the words
VIEW FROM THE PEW If you’re like me, your mind has been spinning with adjectives as we watch the horrendous Marco Polo conflagration and its aftermath. How grievous for families of the dead who will...
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Most of Hawaii’s Mass hosts are distributed by Sacred Hearts Sisters
Sacred Hearts Sister Ivy Yim July 19 shows some of the boxes of hosts she distributes from a small building on the grounds of St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. Behind her on the wall is a depiction...
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May hosts be gluten-free?
A ciborium containing hosts and a flagon of wine are seen during Mass April 23 at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in Montauk, N.Y. Bishops should look at ways to help verify the validity and worthiness...
View ArticleRigorous review process rates parishes, schools by level of risk
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald There are dozens of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines dealing with financial, legal and personnel matters that Catholic parishes and schools in...
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This month, the Marco Polo, last month, socks
Parish social ministry volunteers hold bags of food to be distributed to the homebound. Sts. Peter and Paul Parish social ministry constantly updates its services and ways to help By Gabriella Munoz...
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Pope Francis wants to hear from you
The Diocese of Honolulu has divided the synod questionaire into six groups of repondents. The opinions and concerns of youth and young adults are sought in preparation for a universal synod next year...
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Forum of young adult Catholics seeks deeper church involvement
Thirty-eight young adult representatives from 18 Oahu parishes gather for a forum July 25 at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Pearl City to discuss their place in the church. (Photo by Gabriella Munoz)...
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Back to school 2017: Meet Hawaii’s new Catholic school administrators
Betsey Gunderson Hawaii Catholic Schools, Interim Associate Superintendent Personal: She was raised on Oahu. Her father Richard Hughes grew up on Maui and her mother, Sallie Wingfield Hughes, was from...
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Back to school 2017: Choosing a Catholic high school
After a positive elementary level experience, these eighth graders want to continue a religious education By Deborah Manog Special to the Herald There are 24 elementary/secondary Catholic schools in...
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