By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Easter makes it clear that in the life of Jesus, but also in the lives of modern men and women, “death, solitude and fear” do not have the last word, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing. “The words heard by the women at the […]
Archives for April 2018
Bishop’s Circle annual appeal two thirds of way to goal
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald With three more months to go on the 2017-2018 Bishop’s Circle appeal, the annual diocesan large-donor campaign is two-thirds of the way to its $350,000 goal. As of March 22, it has collected $230,000, 10 percent more than the appeal received at this time last year, said Mark Clark, […]
Catholic Charities dedicates phase two of affordable housing project for seniors
Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation on March 7 dedicated the second phase of its Meheula Vista senior affordable rental housing development in Mililani Mauka. A blessing and groundbreaking also marked the start of phase three of the project. Meheula Vista provides low-income seniors with an affordable permanent living option, offering complementary amenities so residents can […]
Sister Mercedes Namayan, Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres: Just talk to God
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I love God. When I entered the convent, I freely promised God that whatever he wanted me to do, I would do it. I would not complain either, as it was my decision to follow him. Thus, with the ministerial assignments I […]
Images from the Chrism Mass
From top, Bishop Larry Silva breaths over a container of olive oil symbolizing consecration by the the Holy Spirit while blessing the sacred chrism, one of three holy oils blessed at the Oahu Chrism Mass March 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The bishop pours balsam, an aromatic resin, into the chrism. The other […]
Father John Catoir: Easter 2018
Happy Easter. If you’ve been reading my columns over the years, you know that I return time and again to my favorite Scripture quotes. Let’s unpack them together and see what the Lord has in store for us today. Don’t think that the Feast of the Resurrection is a seasonal celebration. St. Paul said, “Rejoice […]
Mary Adamski: Listening: the eighth corporal work of mercy
VIEW FROM THE PEW One of the greatest kindnesses one person can do for another is to just listen. Sit down or lean back and say, either by words or just patient attitude: “Do tell me your story, take your time, I’m here to hear the whole tale.” And if you endure and have follow […]
Photo: A busy Filipino Catholic Club
The Filipino Catholic Club of St. Anthony Parish in Kalihi poses for a photo after the meeting March 11. The group has been busy since the beginning of the year with a New Year’s party in January, the installation of new members, including Maryknoll Sister Aurora de la Cruz, and the induction of officers for […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Can I oppose DACA and be a good Catholic?
THE QUESTION CORNER Q: Recently I read an article in a Catholic magazine that suggested that, in addition to the Ten Commandments, we should use the beatitudes when examining our conscience before going to confession. This sent me into a tailspin, and I had to go and review the beatitudes to see if I even […]
Local voices: Making choices that make a difference
On Feb. 13, in the parish center at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City, Marianne Garcia received the Stars and Stripes Award, the highest honor of the American Heritage Girls (a group like the Girl Scouts but with a clear Christian mission). Here she reflects on her experience with this organization. By […]
