HAWAII HAWAII WORLD HAWAII A month-by-month review Remains of St. Marianne Highlights of this past Celebrated earlier this of the Catholic news in returning to Hawaii year: one of the most year, Red Mass’ focus is Hawaii in 2013 from Syracuse eventful in living memory affordable housing Page 3 Page 6 Page 8 Page 10 HawaiiVOLUME 77, NUMBER 1 CatholicFRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2014 Herald$1 Pope Francis’ Christmas message: ‘My hope is that everyone will feel God’s closeness’ Page 16 Pope Francis waves as he delivers his Christmas blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Ba- silica at the Vatican Dec. 25. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JANUARY 3, 2014 Health director remembered for her faith, public service Hawaii By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic The separation of church and Herald state was nowhere to be seen at Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu the Dec. 21 wake and funeral Founded in 1936 Mass of Loretta Fuddy, the direc- Published every other Friday PUBLISHER tor of the state Department of Bishop Larry Silva Health who died in a plane crash (808) 585-3356 off Kalaupapa Dec. 11. [email protected] The services, four days before EDITOR Christmas, in the Co-Cathedral of Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 St. Theresa where Fuddy was an [email protected] active member, brought together REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER hundreds of colleagues, friends, Photo courtesy of Oswald Bumanglag Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz associates, coworkers and fellow Gov. Neil Abercombie addresses the congregation at the funeral of Loretta Fuddy, Dec. 21, in the co-cathedral. (808) 585-3320 parishioners to celebrate her life [email protected] and commend her to Paradise. bor leaders and educators. From nity … a quiet, persistent, fear- qualities of a good curial official: ADVERTISING Shaina Caporoz Starting at 9 a.m., hundreds her life of faith were her fellow less advocate” for public health. “professionalism,” “service” and (808) 585-3328 of people stood for up to an hour co-cathedral parishioners, stu- “I am going to miss her persis- “holiness of life.” [email protected] in a line that stretched one and dents and alumnae from Sacred tent voice at the legislature,” Au Though he was referring to CIRCULATION a half times the length of the Hearts Academy, and the Sisters Bellati said. the church bureaucracy, those Donna Aquino church to extend condolences of St. Francis who, like Fuddy, Gov. Neil Abercrombie, ad- same qualities could describe (808) 585-3321 [email protected] to the family of the state’s top have a Kalaupapa connection. dressing the mourners, described Fuddy’s work in the secular “cu- HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD health administrator. Fuddy died after the Makani Fuddy as a “deeply spiritual per- ria” of the state. (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage Greeting all at the church Kai plane she was in was forced son, totally committed to the val- With regards to profession- paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. Published ev- door was Fuddy’s friend and for- to make an ocean landing when ues of her (Catholic) faith.” alism and service, there was no ery other week, 26 issues a year, by the mer co-cathedral rector Father doubt that Fuddy excelled. Roman Catholic Church in the State of it experienced what the pilot de- He said she lived up to her Hawaii, 1184 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI William Kunisch and the present scribed as “catastrophic engine “strong Catholic beliefs.” As for demonstrating a “holi- 96813. rector Father Gregorio Honorio. failure” soon after leaving Ka- The governor appointed Fud- ness of life” in a state job, Pope ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES Father Kunisch described the laupapa, Molokai, on its way to dy, who came with 30 years of Francis’ description seems to al- Hawaii: $24 late health director as being very Honolulu. experience in the field of health low for it. Mainland: $26 Mainland 1st class: $40 involved in all aspects of the life The other seven passengers and human services, as the di- “Holiness means a life im- Foreign: $30 of the parish. and the pilot survived. rector of the State Department mersed in the Spirit, a heart open POSTMASTER During the visitation, the co- She had been in Kalaupapa of Health on March 2, 2011. She to God, constant prayer, deep Send address changes to: cathedral choir, of which Fuddy for a meeting with the Hansen’s was an acknowledged leader in humility and fraternal charity in Hawaii Catholic Herald, 1184 Bishop was a faithful member, sang reli- disease patients. Kalaupapa is public health in Hawaii and the our relationships with our fellow Street, Honolulu, HI 96813. gious and Hawaiian songs. part of Kalawao County, which, recipient of numerous awards. workers,” the pope said. “It also OFFICE means apostleship, discreet and Hawaii Catholic Herald Students in uniform from because of its history as a settle- In 2004, Sacred Hearts Acad- 1184 Bishop St. Sacred Hearts Academy, where ment for people with leprosy, emy honored her as one of its faithful pastoral service, zealous- Honolulu, HI 96813 Fuddy graduated, signed in comes under the jurisdiction of distinguished alumnae. ly carried out in direct contact PHONE guests and passed out orders the Department of Health. On the day of Loretta Fuddy’s with God’s people.” (808) 585-3300 of worship and pink memorial State Rep. Della Au Bellati, in funeral, Pope Francis gave a talk From the pope’s perspective, FAX cards with Loretta Fuddy’s photo brief remarks, thanked Fuddy’s that proved appropriate in the Loretta Fuddy’s professionalism (808) 585-3381 and the Prayer of St. Francis. family for “sharing such a be- remembrance of the health di- and dedication removed any WEBSITE In attendance, from her public loved and precious sister and rector. wall separating her faith and her www.hawaiicatholicherald.com service side, were the governor aunt with the public.” The pope, speaking to mem- public service, and Hawaii was E-MAIL [email protected] and lieutenant governor, state She described the late health bers of the Vatican curia, or cen- the better for it. Her funeral bore NEWS DEADLINES senators and representatives, la- director as a “gift to the commu- tral offices, described the three that out. Nine days before publication date. ADvertising DEADLINES Nine days before publication date. 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Catholic Press Association Well, it doesn’t come together all that simply as anyone who’s been reading the newspapers for the past few years knows. But Father Orsini is willing to find out the possibilities of sending a little help ADDRESS CORRECTIONS To make corrections to your to two places racked with poverty and violence. He and his associate subscription name or ad- pastor, Father Gilbert DeRitis, M.M., leave for Nicaragua next week dress, cut out the address Thursday. Father Phillips, in Hilo for a Christmas visit, will soon return label from the front page to his missionary work in the Philippines to explore ways his home (reverse side). Please correct my name. parish can help over there. Please correct my ad- dress. 10 years ago — Jan. 2, 2004 We are receiving two Aloha, Bishop Joe copies. Please cancel this one. 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