The Serra Club of Honolulu is hosting two events in October in appreciation of those who have dedicated their lives to God and the church — one for religious men and women, the other for priests. Serra’s 25th annual appreciation luncheon for consecrated religious is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oct. 14, in the Blessed Sacrament […]
Archives for September 2017
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 22, 2017
We’re advancing into autumn, quizzicals! This month has been a blast, but the sweetness of September simply sets us up for an October of awesomeness. Ready for a quiz covering Catholic topics as diverse as color-changing fall foliage? 1) Saints To which saint, whose feast day is Oct. 4, is a prayer with this line […]
Photo: In Texas for Cursillo anniversary
Ten from Hawaii attended the 27th National Cursillo Encounter at Trinity University in the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, July 27-30, marking the 60th anniversary of Cursillo in the United States. More than 740 Cursillistas from seven language groups attended, including four bishops, more than 50 priests and deacons and four international guests. The Encounter […]
Photo: Meeting in Rome
Serra Club of Honolulu member Chuck Furr met Pope Francis on June 23, the second day of the Serra International annual convention in Rome attended by 615 Serrans from around the world. The man between the pope and Furr is Greg Schweitz of Omaha, president of the Serra U.S. Council. Furr is a parishioner of […]
Elise Italiano: First time for eucharistic adoration
IN LIGHT OF FAITH I think I was 19 years old the first time I went to eucharistic adoration. It wasn’t regularly offered at my parish, and my family never lingered after Holy Thursday Mass. When my college chaplain informed us he was going to start offering it each week, I had to ask him […]
Father KennethDoyle: Is my mother in heaven?
QUESTION CORNER Q: My mother passed away some time ago, and I wonder whether she is now in “God’s eternal embrace.” How can I be sure? She was a good mother and she dearly loved the church, but we have been taught that everyone has some imperfections and, upon death, must be sent to purgatory […]
In disaster: Give like the widow
By Jennifer Carr Allmon Catholic News Service “And he called his disciples to him, and said to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put […]
What would Hawaii’s saints do?
Timeless virtues of St. Damien and St. Marianne of Molokai guide modern day faithful By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Unconditional love. Respect. Graciousness. Catholics today are prayerfully seeking answers to the problems of a world torn by destruction and division. For several local religious, the enduring Gospel virtues that guided Hawaii’s two […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Approach God with faith and humility
WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered Aug. 19 and 20 at St. John the Apostle and Evangelist Church, Mililani, with marriage convalidations; St. Roch Church, Kahuku, parish centennial; and St. John the Baptist Church, Kalihi, Spanish Mass. Sometimes when we […]
Funeral in Richmond
Bishop DiLorenzo praised for love of Christ, church, life By Joseph Staniunas Special to Herald Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo was remembered during the homily at his funeral Mass Friday, Aug. 25, as the image of Christ, a shepherd who embraced the fullness of life and devoted himself to the people of the Catholic Diocese of […]