VIEW FROM THE PEW It was a long visit, returning to the midwest roots and stepping back into the embrace of loved ones who are usually in long distance communication, not within reach for hugs. It’s an annual pilgrimage, reentry into our childhood homeland for two “maturing” people who migrated to Hawaii so long ago. […]
Archives for June 2018
Father Kenneth Doyle: Who are the pope’s security detail?
QUESTION CORNER Q: Who are the men protecting Pope Francis who are wearing suits and ties? Are they part of the Italian national police force, Swiss Guards or a private security firm? (They seem to protect the pope not only at the Vatican, but they travel with him on papal trips.) (Edison, New Jersey) A: […]
Photo: Remembering the departed
Members of the St. Anthony School, Kailua, eighth grade Class of 1968, posed for a photo after a Memorial Mass for deceased classmates on June 23 at the parish church. The class held several reunion events for their 50th graduation anniversary, including the Mass, which was said by Msgr. Gary Secor, a 1965 St. Anthony […]
47-year old abuse allegation against Cardinal McCarrick found credible
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Washington, said June 20 he will no longer exercise any public ministry “in obedience” to the Vatican after an allegation he abused a teenager 47 years ago was found credible. Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, where […]
Father William Kunisch II, diocesan priest: Building people, building lives
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I am not sure if renovating churches is my strength. But I have been open to it. When I was assigned to Resurrection of the Lord Parish, Waipio, the bishop was very clear that there was a building project that was very […]
Letter to the Herald: June 29, 2018
Separation of parents and children immoral I’ve been paying close attention to the separation of migrant parents from their children. Fortunately, President Donald J. Trump has just had a change of heart due to overwhelming pressure against the policy from all sides. Sadly, some of his staunch supporters were preachers. Other surrogates have come up […]
Photo: Faith formation
Dallas Carter teaches a class on parish evangelization and catechesis for millennials at the Oahu Faith Formation Conference, held June 22-23 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. About 275 people attended the annual conference which offered 50 sessions by numerous presenters on prayer, spirituality, Scripture, ministry, stewardship, evangelization, Catholic social teaching and other […]
Canadian bishops: marijuana use may soon be legal but still sinful
By Deborah Gyapong Catholic News Service OTTAWA, Ontario — Marijuana use across Canada may soon be legal in the eyes of the law, but it will remain a sin in the eyes of the church, said Canada’s bishops. With the exception of cannabis use for medicinal purposes, consuming marijuana violates the virtue of temperance […]
Ex-Vatican diplomat guilty of distributing child porn
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A Vatican court found Msgr. Carlo Alberto Capella, a former staff member at the Vatican nunciature in Washington, guilty of possessing and distributing child pornography. Judge Giuseppe Della Torre, head of the tribunal of the Vatican City State, delivered the verdict June 23, and […]
Photo: Relay rosary for priests
Photographer Dann Ebina captures some of the faces of those participating in the Global Rosary Relay for Priests, 11:30 a.m. to noon, June 8 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The Sorrowful Mysteries were recited in the format of a “living” rosary with individuals leading each bead. In the prayer relay, churches around the world […]