Voting in our Nov. 3 elections is extremely important. To help us discern the Lord’s will as we express our preferences in the election, Bishop Larry Silva offers “Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections.” We urge all to use these reflections and Scriptures to inform your decisions about the […]
Archives for September 2020
Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join national Rosary for America
Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join in the Rosary for America Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. Hawaii time. Go to https://www.usccb.org/rosary-america L.A. Archbishop invites nation to pray virtual rosary By Catholic News Service LOS ANGELES — Mary’s role in history has been as “a mother bearing a message of hope,” from the […]
Talking world peace
A principal’s impromptu conversation with a group of sixth grade boys gets ‘deep’ By Wendy Castillo Special to the Herald On this International Peace Day, Sept. 21, I had planned to interview many “learners” from different grades about what peace means to them. But I found myself at a lunch table with five of our […]
Return to class during pandemic a success for Catholic schools
By Suzanne Carlos Special to the Herald All 33 Catholic schools in Hawaii fully opened in July and August for 6,723 students under three learning models: in-person, distance/virtual, and a hybrid of those two. In Hawaii, one in four private school students receives a Catholic school education. Hawaii Catholic schools have taken innovative approaches to […]
New regulations ease up a bit on church restraints
The loosening of some coronavirus pandemic regulations by the Mayor Kirk Caldwell Sept. 23 has meant a slight relaxing of some constraints affecting Catholic worship and ministries. How the new rules affect church practices was explained in a five-point memorandum sent Sept. 23 by the diocesan Office of Worship to “clergy, parishes and the faithful.” […]
Marianist from Kalihi to make final vows
Hawaii Catholic Herald Marianist Brother Allen Agpaoa Pacquing, of Honolulu, will make his final profession of vows as a member of the U.S Province of the Society of Mary, or Marianists, Oct. 3, in Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The profession will be livestreamed at 5 p.m. (CST) at marianist.com/vows. […]
Talk story: Day for the world’s migrants and refugees
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “World Day for Migrants and Refugees 2020 is an opportunity to reflect on the global contributions of immigrants and refugees, and highlight the work of the church to welcome, protect and integrate them. We are reminded that regardless of our background, we are all built in the image of God and […]
Bishop’s Circle Appeal 2020-2021 comes amid ‘challenging times’
Last year’s Bishop’s Circle Appeal began a full pandemic ago. Things, of course, have changed and the need is only greater. This year’s appeal letter is in the mail the first week of October. In it, Bishop Larry Silva explains what is needed. “As people of God, we are indeed called to assist one another […]
Pope says coronavirus vaccine must be for all, not just the wealthy
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As countries around the world scramble to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis again called for an ethical distribution of the vaccine to everyone, especially those who are struggling financially. Addressing members of the Italian Pharmaceutical Bank, a charitable organization that provides medicine to […]
Pope Francis’ video address to the United nations
Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked members of the United Nations how they think they can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and build a more peaceful, more just world when many of their countries spend billions on military weapons […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 9
- Next Page »