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Seven from Hong Kong founded original Carmel
Hawaii’s original Chinese Carmelites pose with Bishop John J. Scanlan, who invited them to Hawaii in 1973. From left, Sister Agnella Iu, Sister Mary Caroline Chow, Mother Mary Agnes Tse, Sister Agnes...
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A fire enkindled once again
Carmel of the Holy Trinity monastery on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center. The arrival of five Carmelite sisters from the Philippines will enable the re-founding of Hawaii’s monastery By...
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Young people want credibility, authenticity bishops say
Emilie Callan, a synod delegate from Canada, second from right, attends a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 11. (CNS photo/Paul...
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Cardinal responds to Archbishop Vigano’s accusations
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, arrives for a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people at the Vatican Oct. 8. In an Oct. 7 open letter, Cardinal Ouellet said that...
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Talk story | Synod of Bishops: For each, a story, a dream, a desire
A synod observer participates in prayer at the start of a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment at the Vatican Oct. 18. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) OFFICE...
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Msgr. East kicks off conference with engaging session
Clockwise from top left: Father Alapaki Kim presides at the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference’s Hawaiian-language closing Mass Oct. 7. Bishop Larry Silva gives a keynote presentation Oct. 5....
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Bishop Larry Silva: To all parishioners in the Diocese of Honolulu
People register to vote during a recent event sponsored by the Heartland Workers Center in Omaha, Neb. The organization has boosted registration efforts for the 2018 elections. (CNS photo/Courtesy of...
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For many, Archbishop Romero’s canonization a dream come true
People carry a banner of St. Oscar Romero during an Oct. 13 procession in San Salvador, El Salvador. Pope Francis celebrated the canonization Mass for St. Oscar Romero and six other new saints in St....
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Scenes from Diocesan Youth Day
Four hundred and sixty young Catholics from throughout the Hawaiian islands registered for this year’s Diocesan Youth Day held at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe on Oct. 27. An additional 65 people were...
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The Servants of Skid Row
Sister Maria Goretti and Sister Acucena, both from Brazil, receive thanks from a man on Skid Row Aug. 18 in Los Angeles. (CNS photo/John McCoy via Angelus News) A band of friars and nuns from Brazil...
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Bishop Larry Silva: Letter for the Campaign for Human Development appeal
CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Sisters and Brothers, “This poor man cried and the Lord heard him.” (Ps 34:6) This line from Psalm 34 is the theme for the World Day for the Poor, Sunday, Nov. 18,...
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MARYKNOLL SISTER MARIA ROSARIO DALEY | 1923-2018
Much-loved teacher, last wearer of the old habit, the end of an era By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Sister Maria Rosario Daley, who served more than 50 years in Hawaii as a teacher,...
View ArticleNumber of Mass-goers in Hawaii hits a new low
Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald October, the month the Diocese of Honolulu counts heads in church, is over. While we await the final tally, let’s look at last year’s figures. The news isn’t good....
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No, the bishop is not asking you to get him iTunes cards
Phishing emails target church workers in the Diocese of Honolulu By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Marvin Samiano was worrying about the threat of incoming Hurricane Lane and at a medical...
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Aid groups, bishop sound alarm over crisis in Yemen
Above, a doctor treats a child at a cholera treatment center Oct.3 at a hospital in Sanaa, Yemen. (CNS photo/Khaled Abdullah, Reuters) By Dale Gavlak Catholic News Service A woman holds a malnourished...
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DEACON JOAQUIN ‘KIN’ MUNA BORJA | 1949-2018
He loved and lived his diaconate, and was a strong advocate for life By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Deacon Kin Borja was feeling so happy he wanted everyone in the car to sing. He was driving...
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From the corporate to the Catholic world
Lisa Sakamoto has spent a decade overseeing the financial management of the Diocese of Honolulu Diocesan chief financial officer Lisa Sakamoto stands at the front of the Chancery building in downtown...
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“Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life gratefully and preserve it for his honor and...
View ArticleDECREE: Issuing “Instruction Regarding Sacraments and Funerals in Situations...
DECREE Issuing “Instruction Regarding Sacraments and Funerals in Situations Involving Physician Assisted Suicide” It is with sadness but also with hope that I issue the “Instruction Regarding...
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Instruction’s intention is to dissuade people from making mortal choice
PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE Freeimages.com / Dima Vishnevetsky By Father Mark Gantley Special to the Herald The Hawaii State Legislature during its 2018 session passed a bill, signed into law by Gov....
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