Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for October 2018

Prayer to St. Michael sees resurgence in response to abuse crisis

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By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In response to the church abuse crisis, many parishes around the country have been bringing out the big guns in a spiritual sense — calling on St. Michael the Archangel to help the church. Some pastors have asked their parishioners to say the prayer at the end […]

Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Wuerl’s resignation as Washington archbishop

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By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as archbishop of Washington but did not name a successor. When the pope’s decision was announced Oct. 12, the Archdiocese of Washington released a letter from Pope Francis to the cardinal, making clear his support for Cardinal […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Path neither swift or smooth

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29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 The first reading for this weekend is from the Book of Isaiah, precisely from its third and last part. Isaiah on several occasions describes, or refers to, a loyal and devoted servant of God who endures outrageous insults and severe misfortunes. Yet this servant […]

Heralding back: Oct. 19, 2018

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 8, 1968 Sweet Project St. Louis High School alumnus Mayor Neal S. Blaisdell receives a complimentary box of candy from Kelvin Kaneshiro, left, and Paul Nishijima, right, chairman and assistant chairman, respectively of St. Louis High School’s annual fund-raising candy drive. Aim of the drive, which […]

Father Rico Bernadez, diocesan priest: The importance of right relationships

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I really appreciate the priestly ministry. Being a priest is about having a right relationship with God and knowing that God will lead one in the right direction to fulfill whatever God designs to have be done. I am always hopeful to […]

Photo: No excuse for abuse

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Participants in the 24th annual Men’s March Against Violence Oct. 4 in downtown Honolulu pose with signs protesting domestic violence. The noon-time march, which had an estimated 1,000 participants including students from Honolulu Catholic schools, began at the State Capitol Rotunda and ended with a rally at Iolani Palace. Among its sponsors were Catholic Charities […]