OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life. At the same time, we have to recognize that the violence of recent nights is self-destructive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained by violence and so […]
Archives for June 2020
Brother Scott Whittaker, OSB, Benedictines: When the bell rings
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald At the heart of the spiritual life, according to both St. Teresa of Avila and St. Benedict of Nursia, obedience and humility should be above everything else. So, when the bell rings in the monastery, one should put down everything and run, […]
Bishop Larry Silva: The power of something we cannot see
WITNESS TO JESUS | THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the Solemnity of Pentecost delivered May 31 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu, with the celebration of sacraments of initiation for the Elect. I have been amazed over the past […]
Jayne Ragasa Mondoy: ‘Go home. Cook rice.’
COMMENTARY New beginnings for fully initiated children (Jayne Ragasa Mondoy wrote this for the many Hawaii children waiting patiently for the coronavirus pandemic to subside, so that they can be confirmed and receive their first holy Communion.) A million years ago when I was a high school student at Sacred Hearts Academy, “TheBus” was my […]
Official notices: June 12, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] June 12, 10:00 am, St. Patrick’s Seminary Reopening Task Force (video conference); 12:00 pm, Audit Committee (video conference). June 13, 10:00 am, Ordination to the Diaconate of Ese’ese (Ace) Tui, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ewa Beach. June 14, 10:30 am, Mass for Feast […]
New pastors, administrators for 9 parishes
Nine island parishes will receive new pastors or administrators on July 1 in the annual round of clergy assignments by Bishop Larry Silva. Four parishes will also receive parochial vicars (formerly called associate pastors) in July. Most of the changes will be on Maui where four of its 10 parishes will receive new pastors or […]
Reporting abuse by bishops now easier with new service
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In the United States, accusations of sexual abuse by clergy are to be reported to the local bishop. But what if it’s the bishop himself who is the problem? The answer is the national Catholic Bishop Reporting Service. Begun March 16, the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting (CBAR) is a […]
Brett Robinson: Embodied creatures, and part of Christ’s mystical body
THEOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY Recent events have shifted a lot more attention to our bodies. Temperature checks, masks and compulsive hand-washing have reminded us that we are biological creatures subject to the laws of nature. It all feels a bit heavy (and not just because of all the quarantine weight gain!). There’s an existential heaviness, or […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Is there sex in heaven? How do I receive forgiveness?
QUESTION CORNER Q: It seems odd that genital intercourse is automatically excluded in theological views of heaven — since Christian hope envisions the fulfillment of all things and, therefore, the redemption of our bodies. If God’s love redeems all things, then shouldn’t it redeem sexual life? Do you personally believe that there will be sexual […]
Rosary relay invites all to join worldwide prayer for priests
By Easter Almuena Special to the Herald Over one million rosaries will be recited worldwide on Friday, June 19. Global Rosary Relay, in its 11th year, requests everyone to invite friends, family and groups to spread the word and join in. Rosaries will be said for the sanctification of all priests and in thanksgiving for […]
