By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Click. Click. Click. That’s the sound of October in Hawaii’s Catholic churches. It’s the month the diocese counts how many people are going to Mass — usually by ushers pacing the aisles with clicking counters in their hands. Every October each parish is asked to count heads at each […]
Archives for October 2017
Bishop Larry Silva: Fraternal correction the right way
WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered Sept. 9 and 10 at St. Joseph Church, Makawao (Confirmation); and Our Lady, Queen of Angels Church, Kula (dedication of new altar) When I asked some young people recently what are the biggest challenges […]
The next generation of ministry
Struggles, sanctity and ‘something more’ define today’s young Catholics, say visiting speakers By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald At the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference, Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, there will be activities for people of all ages to celebrate the faith. The conference’s first two evenings […]
USCCB president, pope call for prayers after ‘unspeakable terror’ in Las Vegas
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The nation has experienced “yet another night filled with unspeakable terror,” and “we need to pray and to take care of those who are suffering,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington. In Las Vegas, a gunman identified by law enforcement officials as Stephen […]
Blessed Rother ‘an authentic light’ for the world
By Catholic News Service OKLAHOMA CITY — If the martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Francis Rother “fills us with sadness,” it also “gives us the joy of admiring the kindness, generosity and courage of a great man of faith,” Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, said Sept. 23 in Oklahoma City. The […]
Brother Peter Kiama-Maina, Marianists: God’s spirit is everywhere
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Although it may sound funny, one thing I am grateful for is the reality that I am a Christian, a Catholic and a Marianist. For whether my work be in the social development programs in the slums of Nairobi; or being a […]
October is pro-life month
Make a difference through prayer, pastoral care, public policy, education Hawaii Catholic Herald Oct. 1 was “Respect Life Sunday,” kicking off the month Catholics have dedicated to draw attention to issues that affect human persons from conception to natural death. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops this year chose the theme “Be Not Afraid” for […]
Saint Louis Crusaders in top 25 Catholic Athletes for Christ ranking
The Saint Louis School football team has earned recognition from Catholic Athletes for Christ this season, placing in the organization’s Top 25 rankings among Catholic high school football teams in the U.S. in September, and garnering a top national honor for one of its players. Chevan Cordeiro, quarterback for Saint Louis, was named “Player of […]
The School News: Oct. 6, 2017
Click here to see a pdf of the Hawaii Catholic Herald School News for Oct. 6, 2017
Diocese urging parishes to commemorate Fatima centennial
The Diocese of Honolulu is encouraging every parish, oratory and school to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima on Oct. 13. Such a commemoration would also provide an opportunity to earn a plenary indulgence being granted by Pope Francis. In a memo sent out by the diocesan Office […]
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