Father Alfred Omar Guerrero has been named the director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Honolulu. The pastor of the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will continue that role while adding on the responsibilities of guiding liturgical protocols and resources. The appointment is effective April 14, […]
Archives for April 2021
A plea for peace in Myanmar
The Diocese of Honolulu has been blessed with the service of three religious missionaries from Burma, officially named Myanmar. Sister Monica La Jen, a Missionary Sister of Faith, is a teacher’s aide at Sacred Hearts School Early Learning Center in Lahaina, Maui. Missionary of Faith Father Robert Ni Ni is a parochial vicar at Maria […]
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all
POPE FRANCIS EASTER MESSAGE By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen — assure people that it is never too late to start again, […]
Photos from the holiest of weeks
Holy Thursday Bishop Larry Silva washes the feet of Anne Chipchase during the Holy Thursday Mass April 1 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in imitation of Jesus washing the feet of his Apostles at the Last Supper. (Photo courtesy of Miguel Heraclio) Good Friday During the Good Friday liturgy […]
Bishop Larry Silva: A jaw-dropping, eye-bulging moment
WITNESS TO JESUS | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) Here is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva delivered April 11, the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu where he also administered Confirmation and First Communion to some young […]
Ultimate survivor
At 105, Maui-born Catholic woman beats COVID-19 with a lot of faith and a little gin By Lois Rogers Catholic News Service TRENTON, N.J. — Lucia DeClerck has survived the 1918 influenza pandemic, two world wars, the loss of three husbands, one son and many of her physicians. Recently added to the list: COVID-19, which […]
Talk story: The hope that does not disappoint
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Where there was death, now there is life. Where there was mourning, now there is consolation. In embracing the cross, Jesus bestowed meaning on our sufferings and now we pray that the benefits of that healing will spread throughout the world.” (Pope Francis “Urbi et Orbi” Message, Easter 2021) Alleluia, Alleluia! […]
And now, the good news …
The pandemic brings record enrollment to some Hawaii Catholic schools By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The trend for Hawaii Catholic schools for many years has been declining enrollment. But along with all the uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, some local parochial schools have found an unexpected boost to their student numbers. Parents tired […]
HAWAII’S 2021 JUBILARIANS
HAWAII’S 2021 JUBILARIANS “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of […]
Father Eugene Hemrick: Gauging our spirit
THE HUMAN SIDE How might we measure our spirit? One excellent way is to determine how well it stacks up to virtue. Kindness means being well-disposed toward life, neighbor, self and God. On a scale of one to 10, how does our kindness rate, and how well do we counter ill disposition? Reverence is awe […]
