Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for October 2019

Talk story: Meeting the wounded Christ at the border

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “It is not just about migrants … it is about not excluding anyone.” (Pope Francis, World Day of Migrants and Refugees) In celebration of the Vatican’s 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Sept. 29, Pope Francis called us to “encounter God at the margins.” In response, the U.S. Conference of […]

Father Efren Tomas, Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

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Viriditas: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Reflecting on the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, there are two women who stand before us in the scriptural readings, Elizabeth and Mary, who are conscious of being filled with God’s blessings and goodness to them. In the Holy […]

Haiku parish’s annual Fall Sale offers ono country goodies and much more

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Don’t miss St. Rita Parish’s ninth annual Fall Sale Nov. 2 in Haiku, Maui, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. The popular event will feature a huge rummage sale, fresh produce, plants, jams, jellies and scrumptious breads baked by the St. Rita bakers. Added this year are crafts handmade by parishioners. This is the once-a-year event that brings […]

Tikuna man prepares to be first priest from Amazonian tribe

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By Catholic News Service NAZARETH, Colombia — On a Sunday morning, Deacon Ferney Pereira was leading a prayer service in this small village’s Catholic Church. After reading a passage from the Gospel of Luke, the 30-year-old deacon stepped down from the altar, walked among his congregation and delivered an animated sermon in Tikuna, the language […]

Bishop sets collection for retired priests

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Bishop Larry Silva announced the creation of a new second parish collection, for the support and care of retired diocesan priests, which will debut next year on the Feast of the Good Shepherd, which is also the Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 2-3. The diocesan priests’ pension fund is “seriously underfunded,” the bishop wrote in […]

Official notices: Oct. 18, 2019

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] October 18, 6:00 pm, Mass for Medical & Healthcare Professionals, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. October 19, 8:00 am, Welcome and Blessing for the Diocesan Planning and Building Commission’s Workshop, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe October 20, 11:30 am, Mass and Installation of […]

Photo: Feast of Our Lady of La Salette

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St. Theresa Parish, Kekaha, Kauai, celebrated the feast day of Our Lady of La Salette beginning with a rosary and novena Sept. 10-18. The feast itself, Sept. 19, was celebrated with a special flower offering at Mass followed by a potluck featuring a hula choreographed and danced by the pastor La Salette Father Edwin D. […]

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