Hawaii Catholic Reporter Anna Weaver is one of several Catholic News Service bloggers reporting on World Youth Day 2008 in Sydney, Australia. Check out her and the others' reports here.

Current  Archive

Bishop Larry Silva: On the canonization of Blessed Damien Friday, July 11, 2008 (142 reads) We thank God that on July 3, the Holy Father signed a decree confirming that the healing of Audrey Toguchi from cancer was indeed a miracle performed by God ... Read More

Born to be a missionary: Maryknoll Sister Sarah Male Friday, July 11, 2008 (106 reads) On the day that Ja Htu Bu “Sarah” Male (pronounced Ma-lay) left Burma to go to the Philippines to begin her preparation to be a Maryknoll sister, her parents brought ... Read More

Miracle shows Hawaii still close to his heart Friday, July 11, 2008 (150 reads) The miracle could have happened anywhere. Blessed Damien, after all, is a revered figure from Brussels in his Belgian homeland, to Bhubaneswar in India, where clinics ... Read More

Much to do while waiting for a date Friday, July 11, 2008 (151 reads) All that’s left to do is to set the date. And a thousand other things. Blessed Damien will become Saint Damien, probably next year. Pope Benedict XVI approved ... Read More

Cause concluded, the postulator dies Friday, July 11, 2008 (150 reads) Sacred Hearts Father Bruno Benati was the one from whom official news regarding the canonization process of Blessed Damien had been trickling out of Rome over the ... Read More

Augustine Foundation opens doors to a Catholic education Friday, July 11, 2008 (111 reads) The Augustine Educational Foundation has been successful over the past 24 years thanks to a generous cast of mostly unsung contributors who are willing to exchange... Read More

Clarence Ching Foundation gives $5 million to Catholic Charities Friday, July 11, 2008 (97 reads) The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation on July 8 gave Catholic Charities Hawaii a $5 million grant, kicking off the public phase of its $28 million capital campaign to buy ... Read More

Scrub Bucket Ministries offering morning retreat Friday, July 11, 2008 (82 reads) Maxine Pollock’s Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries is presenting “May I Have This Dance?” a morning retreat for men and women that borrows its title from a book by ... Read More

Saints under 35: Mana‘olana, July 11, 2008 Friday, July 11, 2008 (79 reads) The first of 13 decrees authorized on July 3 by Pope Benedict XVI advancing certain causes of sainthood was for Blessed Damien. The last was for Chiara Badano, who ... Read More

Diocesan Road Map to the Future: July 11, 2008 Friday, July 11, 2008 (88 reads) Those working in business, education, and many other fields can feel overwhelmed by the accountability jargon that permeates the workplace and seems to be ... Read More

Photo: For charity, bank walks the walk Friday, July 11, 2008 (83 reads) Surrounded by Catholic Charities Hawaii board members, staff and volunteers, Bank of Hawaii president Al Landon presents a $50,000 check to the agency’s chairman of ... Read More

Photo: Faith in formation Friday, July 11, 2008 (84 reads) Chaminade religion professor, Regina Pfeiffer, teaches a course called “St. Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles” on the evening of June 26 during the Oahu Faith Formation ... Read More

Photo: Engaging couples Friday, July 11, 2008 (102 reads) The Hawaii Catholic Engaged Encounter community held an Enrichment/Formation Day for team members on May 31 at St. John Apostle and ... Read More

Get into Sydney spirit without leaving home Friday, July 11, 2008 (91 reads) It’s become even easier for Hawaii Catholics to take part in World Youth Day 2008, even if they can’t make it to Sydney, Australia. A weekend of events — from 1 p.m. on Friday, July ... Read More

In the Words of a Deacon: Ron Choo Friday, July 11, 2008 (91 reads) When our diocese decided more than 30 years ago to implement the permanent diaconate, I didn’t think I would want to commit myself to this lifetime ministry. I ... Read More

Diocese seeks parish action on ‘Road Map’ Friday, July 11, 2008 (80 reads) The Road Map is on the road. The two heads of the committee charged with putting into motion Bishop Larry Silva’s strategic plan for the church in Hawaii have been ... Read More

Blessed Sacrament church hosting overnight vigil Friday, July 11, 2008 (82 reads) Blessed Sacrament Parish in Pauoa Valley is hosting the Annual Overnight Vigil to God Our Abba Father under the auspices of the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, ... Read More

Miles Christi priests to direct retreats for women Friday, July 11, 2008 (94 reads) Priests of Miles Christi, a religious order devoted to the sanctification of the laity, are coming to Hawaii to direct a silent Ignatian retreat for women, Feb. 13-15, at St ... Read More

Father Keenan's report on the International Eucharistic Congress Friday, July 11, 2008 (86 reads) Under gray, rainy skies, the 49th International Eucharistic Congress began in Quebec City, Canada, on Sunday, June 16. At the opening Mass, Cardinal Marc ... Read More

Friday night! 8 musical groups! Free! Friday, July 11, 2008 (77 reads) Friday night. Eight musical groups. Free admission. That should be enough to entice a whole bunch of college-age young adults to the Leeward Community College’s concert hall on July 18. ... Read More

Oahu Filipino Catholic Clubs’ charity queen hails from Waialua Friday, July 11, 2008 (91 reads) Trina Sagaysay of St. Michael Parish in Waialua is the 2008 Annual Charity Queen for the Oahu Council of Filipino Catholic Clubs scholarship fundraising project. Her ... Read More

St. Francis School show choir to perform at World Youth Day Friday, July 11, 2008 (105 reads) World Youth Day 2008 next week will be a big venue for a small show choir from St. Francis School in Manoa. The 15-member choir will perform twice in Sydney... Read More

Ask Mason & Teo: Mana‘olana, July 22, 2008 Friday, July 11, 2008 (72 reads) Dear Mason & Teo, I’m Catholic and my friend is a Christian. We went to the mall in my car last weekend. In my car, I have a rosary hanging on my rearview mirror. ... Read More

Hawaii Catholic Harold's Quiz: July 11, 2008 Friday, July 11, 2008 (74 reads) At the same time Pope Benedict approved Blessed Damien’s miracle, paving the way for his canonization, he approved a miracle for the beatification ... Read More

Photos: Latin Mass confirmations Friday, July 11, 2008 (113 reads) Bishop Larry Silva celebrated a Solemn Pontifical High Tridentine Mass on June 29 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Honolulu at the request of the Hawaii Tridentine ... Read More

OBITUARY: Father John Bolin Friday, June 27, 2008 (229 reads) Father John Francis Bolin Jr., a former Marianist provincial superior who held numerous leadership positions at Chaminade University of Honolulu, and who was ... Read More

Parish fitness programs: Step, two, three, four, stretch … Friday, June 27, 2008 (232 reads) A parish is a place of worship, community, learning and service. And now, for some, physical fitness. It’s a natural extension of a parish community’s concern for the ... Read More

A vineyard takes root in Manoa Friday, June 27, 2008 (189 reads) In a corner of the Lychee Garden at St. Francis Convent in Manoa, leafy, green grape vines are flourishing atop several plastic, latticework fences. What makes these vines unique is that... Read More

Welcoming Parish renamed Office of Parish Resources Friday, June 27, 2008 (179 reads) Bishop Larry Silva is changing the name of the Office of Welcoming Parish to one that he says more accurately describes the office’s present focus and its connection ... Read More

Molokai parish gets a new name Friday, June 27, 2008 (196 reads) Molokai’s main parish has a new name. Bishop Larry Silva announced on June 5 that the collection of four top-side churches known as the Molokai Catholic ... Read More

Bishop to celebrate a Latin High Mass with confirmations Friday, June 27, 2008 (1176 reads) Bishop Larry Silva will celebrate a Solemn Pontifical High Tridentine Mass on June 29 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Honolulu for Oahu’s Latin Mass community ... Read More

Art academy acquires old portrait of Damien imagined as a young man Friday, June 27, 2008 (163 reads) The Honolulu Academy of Arts recently acquired an “imaginary portrait” of a young Father Damien de Veuster, which is now on display in the museum’s John Dominis ... Read More

Priest seeks support for late Maryknoll sister’s Philippine projects Friday, June 27, 2008 (169 reads) The late Maryknoll Sister Grace Dorothy Lim created a connection of charity between a Catholic parish in Kalihi and a poor farming community in the ... Read More

Faith formation conferences set for Kauai, Maui Friday, June 27, 2008 (148 reads) Following the Diocese of Honolulu Faith Formation Conference this weekend at Damien Memorial School, two more have been scheduled for the neighbor islands, ... Read More

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 27, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 (152 reads) Who do scholars say wrote the Acts of the Apostles? a) St. Peter, b) St. Paul, c) St. Luke, d) St. Andrew ... Read More

Photo: It’s the police Friday, June 27, 2008 (153 reads) The children were so excited. A shiny big blue police van, and other police cars, drove up to St. Philomena Early Learning Center on June 4 and police officers and police ... Read More

Office of Clergy offering spiritual direction workshop Friday, June 27, 2008 (139 reads) The diocesan Office of Clergy is offering a two-day workshop on spiritual direction for priests, deacons and deacons’ wives, 9 a.m.-noon, followed by lunch, July 15-16, ... Read More

Ask Mason & Teo: Mana‘olana, June 27, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 (140 reads) Dear Mason and Teo, My boyfriend is a Lutheran and I’m Catholic. I think he may be the guy I want to marry. I attended his church service at the Lutheran church ... Read More

Hawaii-born Jesuit Glen Chun ordained a priest Friday, June 27, 2008 (182 reads) Hawaii-born Jesuit Glen Chun was ordained a priest on June 7 at Holy Family Church in Chicago, Ill. He is assigned to St. Xavier Church in Cincinnati.... Read More

Jesuit author to be cathedral gallery’s artist of the month Friday, June 27, 2008 (151 reads) A visiting Jesuit university professor and author will be the July “artist of the month” at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace Gallery, starting July 4, at 5 p.m.... Read More

Hawaii Knights of Columbus pick new officers Friday, June 27, 2008 (177 reads) The Hawaii State Council of the Knights of Columbus announced its new slate of officers for 2008-2009 at its recent convention at Makaha Resort and Spa.... Read More

Diocesan Road Map to the Future: June 27, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 (144 reads) In early June I attended the Catholic Theological Society of America Convention in Miami, Florida. Some 400 theologians gathered for the convention theme — ... Read More

Implementation subcommittees created for diocesan ‘Road Map’ Friday, June 27, 2008 (164 reads) The number of people Bishop Larry Silva has picked to guide his diocesan strategic plan into action has grown to 55, with more to follow.... Read More

Do not be afraid to discern your gifts, let them serve others Friday, June 27, 2008 (161 reads) “For the courage to put our gifts at the service of others: that God will free us from fear so that we may live as women and men for others, we pray to the Lord.”... Read More

New deacon class in fall of 2009 Friday, June 27, 2008 (201 reads) The Diocese of Honolulu is looking for men for its seventh permanent deacon class which begins its formation program in the fall of 2009. Information sessions will be offered on... Read More

Kauai school bids aloha to Sister Delores Friday, June 27, 2008 (149 reads) St. Theresa Parish and School in Kekaha bid aloha on June 1 to Franciscan Sister of Christian Charity Delores Wisnicky who has left for a new assignment in Wisconsin.... Read More

Photo: Priest for one year Friday, June 27, 2008 (171 reads) The parishioners of St. Jude Church, Kapolei, celebrated Father Cletus Mooya’s one-year anniversary of ordination to the priesthood with a potluck dinner, June 7, ... Read More

Photo: Serra officers installed Friday, June 27, 2008 (137 reads) Jack Kampfer was installed as president of the Serra Club of Honolulu for 2008-2009 at ceremonies at the Hickam Air Force Base Officer’s Club where the new officers ... Read More

Top 10 list: Mana‘olana, June 27, 2008 Friday, June 27, 2008 (140 reads) Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, offered 10 principles for protecting the environment, a main theme of Pope Benedict ... Read More

A pilgrim’s tale: One woman’s visit to see Pope Benedict XVI Wednesday, May 07, 2008 (1224 reads) Linda Cacpal is no mere “fan” of the Holy Father. Her enthusiastic admiration of his pastorship is more than matched by a solid comprehension of his message and teaching. So when ... Read More

Not your typical path Friday, February 22, 2008 (713 reads) When the Oahu-raised Glen Chun was accepted for ordination as a Jesuit, his response was one of amazement and gratitude. That’s because Chun did not take the typical... Read More

Photo: Ashes by dim light Friday, February 22, 2008 (556 reads) Nicolassa Aparra receives ashes on her forehead at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace’s noon Ash Wednesday prayer service on Feb. 6. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the ... Read More

 

Actors re-enact crucifixion of Jesus during Stations of Cross in Sydney

Actors re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus during the Stations of the Cross at World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, July 18. (CNS photo/Mick Tsikas, Reuters)

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