QUESTION CORNER Q: I am a Catholic and single father of two. I was not married Catholic originally and was divorced 20 years ago. I am looking to marry a woman who was married in a Catholic ceremony and divorced 20 years ago because of abuse. The paperwork required for her to obtain an annulment […]
Archives for March 2020
Back to the Sistine: Raphael’s precious tapestries briefly return to the chapel for which they were made 500 years ago
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. “It’s an important moment” and a way to celebrate a truly great artist, Barbara Jatta, director of […]
Mary Adamski: Contemplating the long road to Easter
VIEW FROM THE PEW It’s almost a given that talking about plans for the long road ahead toward Easter will be about the “give ups.” Even Pope Francis discussed giving up personal electronics and social media during Lent. I was going to joke about exempting myself briefly from a vow to give up pastries because […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Too busy for Lent? Then you’re too busy!
EMBRACING FAMILY By Sarah and David Herrmann Ready or not, our Lenten journey has begun! If Lent caught you off-guard, don’t worry! It’s never too late to start again. Prayer God is not calling us to maintain the “status quo” of our prayer lives. How will we respond to his call to […]
Deacon John Coughlin: A decision that enriched our lives
I AM A DEACON By Deacon John Coughlin I am a deacon … and I help form future deacons. As I write these words, it has been 12 years almost to the day since Bishop Larry Silva asked my wife, Kathy, and I to take on the responsibility of directing the Permanent Deacon Formation Program […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God, active and present
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT Genesis 12:1-4a; 2 Timothy 1:8a-10; Matthew 17:1-9 The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first biblical reading. As its name implies, Genesis reveals the divine origin of life and Almighty God’s plan in the forming of the Hebrew race. First and foremost, Genesis is a splendidly vivid revelation […]
Talk story: Three lives made better thanks to Catholic Relief Services
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Home is often our place of comfort and safety — something we take care of, where we sleep, eat, and spend time with our family. (CRS Lenten Rice Bowl 2020) Food, water and safe shelter are the basic necessities of any home. Lent provides a time to reflect on the essentials […]
Maryknoll School president leaving for mainland position
Maryknoll School’s president for the last 12 years, Perry Martin, will be leaving his position at the end of the academic year. The announcement came in an email to the Maryknoll School community on Feb. 26. Martin will start his job as president of an unnamed mainland Catholic school in July. Martin said in his […]
Official notices: March 6, 2020
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] March 8-14, Retreat for Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Fremont, California. March 17, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Conference, Chancery. March 19, 5:00 pm, Prison Ministry Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe. Announcements/Appointments […]
Ash Wednesday Masses cancelled in northern Italy
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ROME — While Ash Wednesday Masses were canceled in several northern Italian dioceses to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, bishops composed special prayers for their people and offered alternative ways to begin the celebration of Lent. Father Roberto Parisini, secretary general of the chancery of the Archdiocese of […]
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