The diocesan prison ministry brought gifts and joy to the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua during its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party, Dec. 12.
Archives for December 2015
Pope: ‘Open the gates of justice’
On a cloudy, damp morning, Pope Francis’ voice echoed in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica: “Open the gates of justice.” With five strong thrusts, the pope pushed open the Holy Door, a symbol of God’s justice, which he said will always be exercised “in the light of his mercy.”
Father Eugene Hemrick: Welcoming those who feel unwelcomed
When we speak of serving the poor, we usually envision collecting donations, creating parish food pantries, gathering clothing, providing housing and contributing a variety of services to those in need..
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Even before birth, John testifies
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 This weekend the church observes the last Sunday in Advent. The first reading is from the Book of Micah. Micah is regarded as one of the Minor Prophets. It is a relatively short book, containing only seven chapters. By contrast, the Book of Isaiah has […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: How should Christians respond to ISIS?
Q: What is the Christian response to ISIS? (Harrisonburg, Virginia) A: The Christian response to ISIS is to deplore their violence and to seek the most effective means to stop it. In March 2015, in what was seen as an unusually blunt endorsement of military action, the Vatican’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva […]
Damien dedicates first of three buildings in expansion project
Damien Memorial School, located in one of Honolulu’s poorer districts, dedicated on Dec. 11 the first of three new buildings in the largest expansion project in the school’s 53-year history.
Star of the Sea Parish adds ‘Mary’ to its name
Bishop Larry Silva has announced Dec. 9 that the name of Star of the Sea Church in the Waialae-Kahala district of Honolulu will be changed to Mary, Star of the Sea Church on Jan. 1.
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 18, 2015
Blessed Christmas wishes to you, quizzicians! May the stars shine brightly upon you this season, and may your heart be aglow with the light of Christ. Here’s a Christmas-themed quiz to celebrate. Cheers!
Official notices: Dec. 18, 2015
December 18, 4:30 am, Misa de Gallo and Adult Confirmations, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu.
December 19, 5:00 am, Misa de Gallo, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lihue; 10:30 am, Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate of E.J. Resinto, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lihue.
December 20, 5:00 am, Misa de Gallo, St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa.
Bishop’s letter: Diocesan Pastoral Plan for 2016-2020
STEWARDS OF THE GOSPEL Dear Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Honolulu, Peace be with you! Over the past several months I have met with parish leaders in each of our nine vicariates to receive input on the renewal of our diocesan pastoral plan. I am grateful to all who shared their insights […]
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