Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for March 2021

Bishop says latest COVID-19 vaccine can be used in good conscience

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By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a new video, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Doctrine reiterated that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine “can be used in good moral conscience.” “There’s no moral need to turn down a vaccine, including the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is morally acceptable […]

Eva Andrade: Finding funds in all the wrong places

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT The nation is dreadfully divided and families are struggling to get back to a more normal life. While local leadership begins cautiously to reopen the economy, the discussion continues on how best to help Hawaii’s residents. Therein lies the crux of where Hawaii’s legislators are focusing their attention and action this legislative session […]

Sister M. Bernarda Sindol, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Five years turns to 53

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I thought “It’s only five years. It will come and go,” when I was told of being assigned to Hawaii. I had just finished taking my final exams at the University of San Agustin and was looking forward to graduation. But two weeks […]

Photo: Prayers to end abortion

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Prayers to end abortion Members of Hui Maluaha, the Damien Memorial Students for Life group, and others pray and hold signs in front of the offices of Planned Parenthood Honolulu March 6 as part of the 40 Days for Life, an international multi-denominational campaign of prayer and fasting aimed at ending abortion. (Photo courtesy of […]

Heralding back: March 19, 2021

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 19, 1971 Ambition, Determination Made SL Freshman a Winner A driving ambition and the determination to succeed. That’s what champions are made of. At least that’s how you’d describe St. Louis High School freshman Ray Struss Jr., pictured left, the Honolulu Advertiser’s Champion Carrier of the […]

Chaminade names associate dean of school of nursing, health professions

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Chaminade University of Honolulu on March 3 named Pamela D. Smith as associate dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. She will lead the university’s community and public health program and the doctorate of nursing practice program, now awaiting certification. Smith brings more than 20 years of nursing, health sciences and administrative experience […]

Official notices: March 19, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule March 19, 9:00 am, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii Board of Directors (video conference); 12:00 pm, Mass for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. March 20, 9:00 am, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Mid-Year Meeting; 12:00 pm, Mass at the Cathedral […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: “May I be buried in a non-Catholic cemetery?” And” I am dying and not sure if I need to confess again.”

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QUESTION CORNER Q: Years ago, my parents purchased burial plots for my family in the local small-town cemetery where we lived. My family is not Catholic, and I wasn’t at that time either — so the cemetery is Christian, but not Catholic. I have since happily converted to Catholicism and am wondering if there is […]

Pearson Place helps take the fear out of unwanted pregnancies

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By Valerie Streff Special to the Herald Are you acquainted with the Pearson Place Pregnancy Resource Center? If you find yourself in an unwanted pregnancy situation, Pearson Pregnancy Center can help take the fear out of your possible pregnancy. Allow the center to help you with your many life-giving options. When you walk through the […]

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