Following venerable Filipino Advent traditions, Bishop Larry Silva will wake up early to celebrate eight early morning Misa de Gallo Masses and one evening Simbang Gabi Mass, Dec. 16-24, at nine churches on Oahu and Maui. Many Island parishes will open their doors in the pre-dawn hours for a nine-day novena before Dec. 25 for […]
Archives for December 2017
Photos: Christmas joy shining brightly
The diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 9. With games, crafts, food, music and a visit from Santa Claus (Deacon Richard Abel in costume, top right), Star Light, Star Bright is a day of fun where women inmates reunite with […]
Pearl Harbor chaplain honored posthumously for heroism
By Dan Russo Catholic News Service DUBUQUE, Iowa — Relatives of the first chaplain to die in World War II accepted the Silver Star on his behalf 76 years to the day after he died saving 12 sailors during the Pearl Harbor attack. On Dec. 7, Del and Dan Schmitt, and Fran Hemesath — nephews […]
Nativity scene, Christmas tree are visible signs of God’s compassion
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevolence and closeness to all men and women, Pope Francis said. The traditional Christmas displays are “the signs of the heavenly Father’s compassion, of his participation and […]
Talk story: Becoming a more universal family
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us draw inspiration from the words of Saint John Paul II: ‘If the dream of a peaceful world is shared by all, if the refugees’ and migrants’ contribution is properly evaluated, then humanity can become more and more a universal family and our earth a true common home.’” (Pope Francis, […]
Heralding back: Dec. 15, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Dec. 22, 1967 An editorial cartoon in the Dec. 22, 1967, Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. 25 years ago — Dec. 18, 1992 Missionaries of Charity visit bishop to discuss possibilities of opening Hawaii community Responding to an invitation from Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario to work in the […]
Photo: Everyone loves a parade
School and youth ministry students from St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe participated in the Kaneohe holiday parade Dec. 3 with a marching unit and a float. Parents, catechists and youth leaders joined the fun as marchers and chaperones. The float displayed a Bible adorned by palm trees and the Holy Nativity scene. Pictured are banner […]
Photo: Gathering of religious
The Leadership Association of Religious Congregations in Hawaii (LARC) sponsored a social gathering of religious men and women at Damien Memorial School Nov. 26. A special guest was a visiting Buddhist nun, Namgyel Lhamo, from Bhutan. Here they pose for a photo in the school gym. (Photo courtesy of Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP)
Father Kenneth Doyle: Catholic burial for unbaptized son?
QUESTION CORNER Q: My son passed away recently at the age of 35. We held a memorial service for him since we could not have a funeral Mass. (He was not baptized as an infant — which was my decision, of course, not his.) I have been a Catholic all my life, have followed Christian […]
‘O come, let us adore him’
By Jem Sullivan Catholic News Service “Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to this event. In this poverty heaven’s glory was made manifest. The church never tires of singing the glory of this night.” These words from the Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. […]