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Chuukese deacon Peter Soumwei and his wife Yustina Petrus in St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi on Aug. 14.
 
Four deacons emerge to serve Hawaii's Catholic Micronesian community. (read story)
 

Honolulu’s Catholic Streets
Friday, June 29, 2007 (355 reads)


Out of town visitors to the chancery in downtown Honolulu have remarked about how fitting it is that the building, which houses the bishop’s office, is on Bishop Street...

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Aloha oe: Maryknoll Fathers to leave Honolulu home
Friday, June 29, 2007 (289 reads)


After 80 years, the Society of Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers will bid us “aloha oe.” This summer they close the doors of their Center House on Dole Street leaving behind...

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Sign up for Maui Squires and go camping on Kauai
Friday, June 29, 2007 (213 reads)


The Maui Columbian Squires, the “official youth program” of the Maui Knights of Columbus, is seeking new recruits, boys ages 10-18. Those who sign up before Sept. 1 ...

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Calendar: June 29-July 12
Friday, June 29, 2007 (208 reads)


JUNE 29: FRIDAY, Sts. Peter and Paul, apostles; on this date in 1982, Pope John Paul II appoints Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario as the third Bishop of Honolulu...

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LOCAL BRIEFS: June 29, 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007 (252 reads)


St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii has selected Anita Pangan, an office clerk at St. Francis Hospice-The Sister Maureen Keleher Center in Nuuanu, as its first ...

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Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz
Friday, June 29, 2007 (231 reads)


Dear faithful quizarians, “Summertime, and the living is easy, fish are jumping…” If you remember that song, you probably will do well on some of the old-time subjects (including a fishy ...

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Sacred Hearts Fathers again to administer all of Molokai
Friday, June 29, 2007 (497 reads)


After 30 years, a Sacred Hearts priest will again be a pastor on topside Molokai. Along with the Kalaupapa parish of St. Francis, which the Sacred Hearts Congregation has ...

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Bishop splits Leeward Oahu Vicariate
Friday, June 29, 2007 (390 reads)


Starting July 1, the Diocese of Honolulu will have a new vicariate when the Leeward Oahu Vicariate is split in two into the Leeward Oahu and Central Oahu vicariates...

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230 strong march in Corpus Christi feast procession
Friday, June 29, 2007 (298 reads)


Bishop Larry Silva led a eucharistic procession of 230 faithful from the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Kalihi-Palama to the downtown Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace on ...

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Bishop Silva ordains three in a joyous multicultural celebration
Friday, June 15, 2007 (1300 reads)


There is a moment during the ordination of a priest when his brother presbyters line up to lay their hands silently on his head. That moment seemed to go on forever ...


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Two of Oahu’s lengthiest pastorships end this month
Friday, June 15, 2007 (310 reads)


Two of Oahu’s longest running pastors will leave their posts on June 30. Father Clarence “Larry” Fisher will retire as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in Wahiawa...


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A quarter of Hawaii’s parishes to gain new leadership this summer
Friday, June 15, 2007 (323 reads)


Fourteen Hawaii parishes will receive new diocesan pastors or administrators in a round of summer appointments by Bishop Larry Silva. A few more appointments, yet...


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Photo: Liturgical refresher course
Friday, June 15, 2007 (248 reads)


Precious Blood Sister Joyce Ann Zimmerman speaks to clergy at St. Stephen Diocesan Center on May 31 during the first session of a day-and-a-half long liturgy...


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Photo: Confirmation in Waikane
Friday, June 15, 2007 (413 reads)


Jonah Kahanu is anointed with oil by Bishop Larry Silva during the confirmation Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Waikane on June 3. Kahanu and 10...


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Religious education department names new associate director
Friday, June 15, 2007 (255 reads)


Lisa Gomes, the safe environment coordinator for the diocese, has been named the associate director of the Department of Religious Education....


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Photo: Ground broken for performing arts building
Friday, June 15, 2007 (259 reads)


Sacred Hearts Academy broke ground May 17 on its Kaimuki campus for a performing arts building. The $10 million project is expected to be completed by...


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Eight grade artists’ work shown in Manhattan museum
Friday, June 15, 2007 (303 reads)


Holy Family Catholic Academy of Honolulu, through a mutual association, was invited earlier this year to participate in the collaborative art project that included 11...


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Hear Damien’s modern challenge and more at Kauai conference
Friday, June 15, 2007 (242 reads)


How does Blessed Damien challenge us today, more than a century after he was buried in Kalaupapa’s warm soil? Who were Abraham, Isaac, Moses, and Joshua...


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Diocese wants to hear from lapsed Catholics
Friday, June 15, 2007 (240 reads)


The diocese wants to hear from Catholics who have left the church.If that is you, you are invited to a meeting 7-9 p.m. on June 27 in the Holy Family Catholic Academy cafeteria...


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Social Ministry closing its Maui office
Friday, June 15, 2007 (283 reads)


Recent strategic planning by the Office of Social Ministry has resulted in the closing of its Maui office and the moving of the Maui director, Sister of St Joseph of...


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Social philosopher Michael Gurian to speak at St. Louis
Friday, June 15, 2007 (219 reads)


Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona and Saint Louis School are bringing social philosopher, family therapist, corporate consultant, and bestselling author Michael Gurian to...


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Sister William Marie Eleniki to head two St. Francis healthcare affiliates
Friday, June 15, 2007 (280 reads)


St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii has named Sister of St. Francis William Marie Eleniki as president of St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii and St....


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Prayer evening first official function for vocations director
Friday, June 15, 2007 (236 reads)


An evening of prayer for vocations on July 1 at Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala will be the first official function of Father Peter Dumag, the diocese’s...


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Congratulations to the Catholic high school Class of 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007 (504 reads)


Congratulations to the Catholic high school Class of 2007. Class photos of Hawaii's graduating seniors.

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Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz
Friday, June 15, 2007 (313 reads)


Dear quizzical friends, We appreciate the kindly comments you sent to herald@rcchawaii .org. Those who  responded said they liked my quiz which...


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Calendar: June 15-28, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007 (211 reads)


JUNE 15, FRIDAY: Sacred Heart of Jesus; World Day of Prayer for Priests; Oahu Catechetical Conference, Damien Memorial School, Religious Education...


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Photo: New office for Diocesan Tribunal
Friday, June 15, 2007 (265 reads)


From left, Tribunal and Canonical Affairs judicial vicar Father Joseph Grimaldi and secretaries Nettie Lou Peiler and Mary Duddy talk in their new main office on the ...


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Return to Vietnam
Friday, June 01, 2007 (934 reads)


Thirty years after she fled communist Vietnam with her family, Daughter of St. Paul Sister Gioan Linh Nguyen last month fulfilled her long-held desire to return “home.”


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Herald wins top prize at N.Y. convention
Friday, June 01, 2007 (259 reads)


The Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Hawaii Catholic Herald the top prize for a diocesan newspaper in its circulation class at the ...


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Diocese to demolish mission damaged in October earthquake
Friday, June 01, 2007 (257 reads)


Repercussions from a 6.7-magnitude earthquake off the west side of the Big Island last Oct. 15 are still being felt at St. Joseph Mission in Paauilo, the Catholic church...


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Preparing for an ordination, times three
Friday, June 01, 2007 (375 reads)


It takes a lot of people to plan one priest’s ordination. Multiply that by three and you’ll begin to understand the amount of work that has gone into planning the...


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Blessed Marianne banner raised at Lourdes
Friday, June 01, 2007 (289 reads)


Approximately six million pilgrims travel to Lourdes, France every year. They worship in the basilicas and tour the place where the Blessed Mother appeared to little...


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Taking ‘our faith to the streets’
Friday, June 01, 2007 (386 reads)


Even in the days when eucharistic processions were more frequent occurrences in Hawaii, they didn’t go this far — that is, for a mile and a quarter, over a freeway and...


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Hawaii Island Food Bank to unveil new name, logo
Friday, June 01, 2007 (329 reads)


The Hawaii Island Food Bank will unveil its new name and logo on June 9, during a luncheon program at Ken’s House of Pancakes. The four Big Island students who...


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Keiki Dental Project delivers free tooth care to Big Isle kids
Friday, June 01, 2007 (258 reads)


Four dentists and a clinical assistant professor and pedodontist from the University of Iowa were on the Big Island, May 14-18, providing free dental care in Waimea to...


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Blood donation a lesson in charity for Catholic school students
Friday, June 01, 2007 (308 reads)


Addressing volunteer blood donors, Pope Benedict XVI said, “People’s lives will be judged not on the basis of abstract ideals, but on the concrete acts of charity toward...


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Visit with the vicar
Friday, June 01, 2007 (242 reads)


Hawaii members of the Young Ladies Institute and the visiting grand president met with vicar of clergy Father Gary Secor at the Chancery on May 15. The Hawaii...


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Blessed posters for sale
Friday, June 01, 2007 (282 reads)


Sacred Hearts Fathers Paul Zaccone, left, and Lane Akiona of St. Augustine Church in Waikiki hold up Blessed Damien posters the parish is selling to promote...


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Packing up
Friday, June 01, 2007 (280 reads)


The Diocese of Honolulu’s Tribunal and Canonical Affairs office moved out of its offices on the fifth floor of the Chancery building in Honolulu and into new digs on...


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Calendar: June 1-14, 2007
Friday, June 01, 2007 (245 reads)


JUNE 1: FRIDAY

  • St. Justin, martyr
  • Liturgy Workshop for priests and deacons, 9 a.m., St. Stephen Diocesan Center...

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