Archives for July 2019

Photo: Confirmation Mass

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop blesses the youth of Holy Family Parish, Honolulu, at their confirmation Mass, June 30. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The goodness of the Samaritan

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37 The Book of Deuteronomy, the source of the first reading for this weekend, is one of the first five books of the Bible, collectively called the Pentateuch, from the Greek word meaning “five.” These five books have been venerated for many years as containing […]

Two deacons leading pilgrimages to Passion Play

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

In Europe in the early 17th century, sentries guarded towns, villages and hamlets to protect them from a silent, deadly and relentless killer — the bubonic plague. No one could get in or out without the proper clearances and medical screening. For months the small village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany, maintained its precautionary measures […]

Christina Capecchi: Largo: In praise of a slower pace

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

TWENTY SOMETHING There is an art and a science to slow living. This summer I’m trying to learn both. In music you can measure it. The tempo called largo — Italian for slow and broad — clocks in at 40 to 60 beats per minute. (Allegro, by contrast, doubles that pace, while presto races up […]

Heralding back: July 12, 2019

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 18, 1969 Bishop Establishes Two New Parishes on Oahu Father Louis H. Yim, above, has been appointed the founding pastor of the new parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ewa Beach. This is the 31st parish on Oahu. For Father Yim, this will be the […]

Official notices: July 12, 2019

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar July 13, 5:30 pm, St. Francis Healthcare System Gala, Sheraton Hotel, Waikiki. July 17, 10:30 am, Dedication of Christ Cathedral, Orange, California. Announcements/Appointments Bishop Silva has appointed Reverend John Molina as Vicar Forane of the East Hawaii Vicariate, effective July 3, 2019 to June 30, 2022. Bishop Silva has reappointed Deacon Rafael Mendoza […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Acolytes, Bells and Prophets

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

It’s hot, my friends! Do you know what the pontiff eats when he’s hot? A popesicle! OK, he probably actually eats gelato but humor me here. Speaking of humoring me, take this quiz! -H.C. Harold 1) Catholic Hawaii St. Peter Mission in Puuiki is a mission of St. Mary Parish in Hana which first opened […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Is there still a purgatory? Do Catholic politicians who vote to provide abortions get excommunicated?

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

QUESTION CORNER Q: I am a cradle Catholic and have always believed in purgatory. Now I am hearing from some people (including from some priests) who deny its existence. Can you clarify this for me? (City and state of origin withheld) A: The Catholic Church does indeed believe in the existence of purgatory. The Catechism […]

Amid new tensions in China, Vatican tells bishops, priests to follow their consciences

07/10/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has told bishops and priests in China that they must follow their own consciences in deciding whether to register with the government, and it urged Catholics in the country not to judge them for the choices they make. The problem, the Vatican said, is […]