By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — Just as divisions in society grow when wealth is not shared, divisions within Christianity grow when the richness of gifts God has given to one Christian church or community are not recognized and shared, Pope Francis said. “It is easy to forget the fundamental equality existing […]
Archives for January 2019
Father Anton Nyo Ano, Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette: Everyone needs a spiritual dentist
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Everyone should visit their dentist regularly. If you don’t, and wait until five or 10 years have passed, and all the tartar sticks harder to your teeth, and blackened spaces in your mouth grow dimmer, you will be in for a bloody […]
At school closure meeting, St. Francis alumni ask how they can help save the school
Alumni of Saint Francis School in Manoa gathered Jan. 10 at the school to discuss the impending closure of the institution’s middle and high school and potential whole school closure. Despite the negative topic, the meeting’s momentum was positive.
Vietnamese community gives Hawaii a deacon
Bishop Larry Silva ordains Vincent Anh Vu in a joyful bilingual liturgy By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald On the fourth day of Christmas, Hawaii’s Vietnamese Catholic Community gave the diocese one new deacon. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Vincent Anh Xuan Vu to the transitional diaconate Dec. 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa […]
In Christmas message, pope prays for peace
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace. The birth of Jesus proclaims that “God is a good father and we are […]
Bishop Larry Silva: There is the martyrdom of love
WITNESS TO JESUS | DEACON ORDINATION OF VINCENT AHN VU Here are extended excerpts from the text of the Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the ordination to the diaconate of Vincent Anh Xuan Vu, Dec. 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. Many times I have been here to celebrate the feast of the […]
Talk story: Cardinal advisor to three popes to speak at Red Mass
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The Catholic Church has a mission of accompanying humanity in all its endeavors, of bringing the message of the Gospel to politics, business, work, education, science and other activities. It is the church’s obligation to assure that the voice of the poor and vulnerable is heard in all of human striving.” […]
Bishop releases two videos to counter legalization of doctor-assisted suicide
Bishop Larry Silva has taken to social media to counter physician-assisted suicide which became legal in Hawaii on Jan. 1. The Hawaii Catholic Conference has produced two video messages from the bishop — one 30 seconds long; the other three minutes long — which have been posted on the Facebook page of the Hawaii Catholic […]
Star of the Sea students use 3D printing for a purpose
Story and photos by Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald In their 3D Fabrication Lab classes, students at Mary, Star of the Sea School in Waialae-Kahala learn how to design and print small items — toys, small models, vases, logos and other items of their choosing. But the students have also turned to a project with […]
Damien Memorial School replaces president/CEO with Christian Brother
The religious order that runs Damien Memorial School in Kalihi has removed its lay president and CEO and replaced him with a member of its order after concerns were raised over the school’s direction. Wes Porter, who was appointed in 2016, has been replaced with Christian Brother Brian M. Walsh, according to a Jan. 3 […]