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St. George and other Oahu parishes help end homelessness through Family Promise of Hawaii By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald When Nisha got injured on the job while working as a certified nursing assistant, she found she couldnt afford the rent on the place she shared with her teenage daughter. Nisha is originally from Trinidad. The post Families helping families appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

Nitty-gritty ministry By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY While Pope Francis comments on U.S. criticism of his papacy drew the biggest headlines during his visit to Africa, the Masses he celebrated in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius drew the biggest crowds. Dignitaries were chauffeured to the outdoor Mass sites, but most of the The post Thousands in Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius gather to hear Pope Francis apply the message of the Gospel to their lives appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

Seven decades after entering the convent together, local Franciscan Sisters reminisce and look ahead Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Four island-born Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities renewed their vows for the 70th time in front of family and friends at a special celebration Aug. 23 at The post Together after 70 years appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.

Hawaiian protesters converged in large numbers Monday morning in opposition to a controversial city plan to build a ball field and parking lot at a popular Waimanalo beach park that many residents believe has historic and sacred significance as a burial ground. Dozens of activists lined the sides of Kalanianaole Highway, waving signs, banners and The post Waimanalo Sports Field Protest Flares Again appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

The state attorney general has decided it wont pursue charges against a deputy sheriff who fatally shot a homeless man during a struggle at the Hawaii Capitol in February. Krishna Jarayam, special assistant to Attorney General Clare Connors, said in an email that there was insufficient evidence to press charges against the deputy, who shot The post AG Wont Press Charges Against Deputy Sheriff In Capitol Shooting appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

When in trouble its often said it is best to get a good lawyer. Thats what the City and County of Honolulu appears to have done in hiring a San Francisco law firm that charges $700 an hour. Even before the contract was signed, the City Council had already approved paying $150,000. That figure could The post Honolulu Must Reveal Why It Hired Mainland Attorneys appeared first on Honolulu Civil Beat.

Calendar TODAY BOWLING ILH girls: 4:30 p.m. at Hickam Bowling Center. VOLLEYBALL ILH Division I girls: Maryknoll at Le Jardin, 5 p.m. Iolani at Mid-Pacific 5 p.m. Hawaii Baptist at Sacred Hearts, 5 p.m. Punahou Read More

A longtime leader of the more than century-old kamaaina family supermarket chain KTA Super Stores on Hawaii island has died.

Former Tripler Army Medical Center medic Michael Walker admits that he arranged for his lover to kill his wife while he was at work, but says he was still shocked when he found his wifes lifeless body in the couples home at Aliamanu Military Reservation.

HONOLULU KHON2 A plea agreement has been reached in the case of an army medic accused of his wifes murder back in 2014. Prosecutors say Sgt. Michael Walker was having an affair with another woman and the two conspired to kill her. Walkers wife Catherine was found stabbed to death in their home in

Iolani Palace remains closed to the public due to a bee infestation inside the walls. But thats not preventing a private event on Monday night. More than a hundred guests are expected at a dinner at the palace grounds. They have been told that they should be safe. The palace gates remain closed to the

HONOLULU KHON2 The plume of deep tropical moisture supporting the wet conditions today will shift westward as drier and more stable conditions return for a brief period Tuesday through Tuesday night. This drier air combined with moderate trade winds filling in will lower humidity levels through this time. The wet and humid conditions will

CNN -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that he is ending his presidential campaign. I feel like I&39ve contributed all I can to this primary election and it&39s clearly not my time, de Blasio...

CNN -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he&39s ordered new sanctions on Iran, the latest escalation in tensions between the two countries following the attack over the weekend on Saudi oil facilities. I have...

By Grace Sparks, CNN Likely Democratic caucusgoers in Iowa are divided on whether it is more important to continue the state&39s caucus tradition as the first test of Democratic presidential candidates or to switch to a...