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HCH photo/Patrick Downes
Diocese applauds governor’s veto of civil union bill: Above, opponents of the civil unions bill, gathered outside Gov. Linda Lingle’s office on the fifth floor of the state capitol building on July 6, raise their hands in prayer shortly after learning that the governor had vetoed the bill. Read story.
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OBITUARY: Father Jack Newton
Friday, February 20, 2009 (336 reads)
When Father “Jack” Newton wanted to retire in Kailua, Oahu, after 27 years as a Navy chaplain, instead of returning to his New Jersey diocese, his bishop agreed ... Read More |
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OBITUARY: Sister Judith Marie Klump
Friday, February 20, 2009 (323 reads)
Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Judith Marie Klump, who taught in Catholic elementary schools in Hawaii more than 40 years ago, died at the Nazareth Living ... Read More |
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Saint Louis marks one year of Adoration
Friday, February 20, 2009 (322 reads)
They marched into Mystical Rose Oratory in double file, genuflected before the Blessed Sacrament exposed in a modern blue and gold monstrance, and then silently ... Read More |
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Legislative update: Feb. 20, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009 (431 reads)
The legislative session has only been open for four weeks, and we are already knee-deep in fast moving bills. Here’s what we are tracking. Civil unions: The bill that would legalize ... Read More |
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Journey to a canonization: Feb. 20, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009 (308 reads)
This column will occasionally report on the influence of Blessed Damien in other parts of the world. Here is a story about a school named for him that’s not in Kalihi.... Read More |
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Photo: Improving Engaged Encounter
Friday, February 20, 2009 (296 reads)
Deacon Jerry and Rose Nunogawa give tips on how to improve presentations at Engaged Encounter weekends during a session at St. John the Apostle and Evangelist ... Read More |
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OBITUARY: Kuulei Bell
Friday, February 20, 2009 (486 reads)
Although she had a regal presence reminiscent of Hawaiian royalty and an impressive list of accomplishments over her 76 years, Elizabeth “Kuulei” Bell will ... Read More |
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MMMMalassadas!
Friday, February 20, 2009 (995 reads)
Hawaii Catholics have their own “last blow-out” before Lent every year, and it involves a sugary, hot, deep-fried delight — the legendary malassada. Many people today ... Read More |
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Letters to the Herald: Feb. 20, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009 (254 reads)
I think the editor’s explanatory letter to the readers (Reaction to the ‘Island Blessing’) was necessary because, in his words, “I cannot recall a more negative reaction to ... Read More |
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Photo: Happily retired
Friday, February 20, 2009 (281 reads)
Ipo Camara, former administrative secretary and notary public for the Diocesan Business Office, smiles at her retirement party, Feb. 13, at St. Stephen Diocesan ... Read More |
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Photo: A light for Christian unity
Friday, February 06, 2009 (325 reads)
Reverend Ruth Peterson, pastor of Joy of Christ Lutheran Church in Pearl City, and Chuck Pearson of the Lutheran Church of Honolulu, light candles in the latter ... Read More |
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OBITUARY: Marianist Sister Laola Hironaka
Friday, February 06, 2009 (554 reads)
Island-born Marianist Sister Laola Haunani Hironaka, who served as a teacher and principal in Japan for 20 years, and also taught at Saint Louis School in Honolulu, ... Read More |
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Homily for the Red Mass: Jan. 22, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009 (326 reads)
You may have heard this on the radio: One of the milestones in our country’s history occurred in 1955 with the opening of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. At ... Read More |
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Journey to a canonization: Feb. 6, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009 (395 reads)
Have you ever tried to plan a trip of a lifetime — airlines, hotels, ground transportation, travel stops and activities — when you don’t know when the trip is ... Read More |
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Ignatian Jesuit scholar to speak at Newman
Friday, February 06, 2009 (487 reads)
Jesuit Father Paul Coutinho, an international Ignatian scholar, author and speaker who brings an Eastern flavor to Western spirituality, will be the featured presenter ... Read More |
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Legislative update: Feb. 6, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009 (556 reads)
The 2009 state legislative session opened with its normal fanfare on Jan. 21. Following tradition, hundreds of residents visited their senators and representatives ... Read More |
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Photo: Pledge of incardination
Friday, February 06, 2009 (335 reads)
Father Manuel Hewe makes his pledge of incardination into the Diocese of Honolulu with his hands on the book of the Gospels during Mass at the priests’ ... Read More |
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Academy band makes history in London
Friday, February 06, 2009 (1037 reads)
The largest all-girls marching band in the U.S. (Sacred Hearts Academy Marching Band) marched in the biggest New Year’s Day parade in the world (London New ... Read More |
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Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 6, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009 (967 reads)
Which saint is the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu named after? a) Thérèse of Lisieux (of the Child Jesus) b) Teresa of Avila c) Theresa Coudere d) Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars ... Read More |
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Mana‘olana: Feb. 6, 2009
Friday, February 06, 2009 (272 reads)
Millenials sometimes are labeled as an indifferent, self-centered generation. But the young adults who came out for the March for Life at the Hawaii State Capitol on ... Read More |
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CNS photo/Henry Romero, Reuters
A clown stands next to a statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe during an annual pilgrimage at the Basilica of Guadalupe in Mexico City July 22. Hundreds of clowns took part in the annual event to thank Mary for helping them find work.
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