A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY Even after working on an issue for decades, you can come across one thing that shifts your perception of what it’s about. That happened to me recently on the issue of physician-assisted suicide, thanks to an intrepid Swedish investigator named Fabian Stahle. Stahle saw support growing in his country for a […]
Archives for February 2018
Kalihi retreat center’s Stations of the Cross open to all
St. Anthony Retreat Center at 3351 Kalihi Street in Kalihi Valley is extending an open invitation to anyone who wants to pray the Stations of the Cross in its beautiful, prayerful outdoor setting, at 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday in Lent, Feb. 16. Participants are asked to meet at Rosehill, bring an umbrella and […]
Sister Maria Joseph Petrill, Daughters of St. Paul: The life of an evangelizer
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald There was once a lady who came into our bookstore and told us that our children’s books had helped her family very much. Every night she would read stories on the faith or the saints to her children. Her husband, who was […]
Vatican, China nearing agreement on bishops, according to reports
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Multiple news reports indicate the Vatican has made substantial progress in reaching an agreement with China’s communist government on the naming of bishops for several dioceses. The news agency Reuters and The Wall Street Journal both reported Feb. 1 that the deal would involve two bishops […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Healed by a touch
6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46; 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1; Mark 1:40-45 The first reading for this weekend comes from the Book of Leviticus, the fourth book in modern translations of the Bible. As such, it is part of the Pentateuch. The Pentateuch includes the five books of the Bible attributed to Moses. These […]
Diocese of Honolulu 2018 Lenten Regulations
By the Office of Worship Diocese of Honolulu FASTING In the dioceses in the United States, Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound to fast on both Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14) and Good Friday (March 30). To fast means to consume one full meal a day at most, although taking of other, smaller quantities of […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 9, 2018
Can you believe Lent is already upon us, Heraldites? I hope deepening your faith this season begins with learning more about Catholicism and its many marvelous facets. This quiz, chock-full of Catholic trivia, is a good start! 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is […]
Talk story: It’s Rice Bowl time
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “CRS Rice Bowl is not just about collecting money in a cardboard box. It is literally and symbolically a box full of stories of hope, prayers and opportunities to help put our faith into action and to share our Lenten journey with each other, transforming all our lives.” (Bishop Larry Silva, […]
In-flight nuptials: Pope didn’t glide over church requirements
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ decision to convalidate the marriage of two flight attendants in the air sent waves of turbulence through the Catholic blogosphere, where respected canon lawyers and pastors raised serious questions about the pope sending a message that marriage wasn’t so serious. But three days later, […]
Msgr. Secor to celebrate Mass for World Day of the Sick
Vicar general Msgr. Gary Secor will celebrate a Mass for World Day of the Sick, at noon, Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu, accompanied by the anointing of the sick. Anointing of the sick is a sacrament offered to Catholics who are dangerously ill due to […]
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