Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for November 2021

Accompany, pray for people with depression, burnout, pope says

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — People experiencing depression often need someone to talk to, and they can benefit from psychological counseling and reading what Jesus has to say, Pope Francis said. “Let us pray that people who suffer from depression or burnout will find support and a light that opens them […]

Benedictine abbey drawing more and more young women

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By Karen Pulfer Focht Catholic News Service GOWER, Mo. — Breaking the silence, the sisters breathed deeply. Then with ever so much control, they started singing in perfect unison. Without a word being spoken, the sisters intuitively knew what Mother Cecilia, their prioress, was calling forth from them. Sweet harmonies filled the church as these […]

Official notices: Nov. 12, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 15-18, Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Baltimore, Maryland. November 23, Priests Day at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California. November 25, 9:00 am, Mass for Thanksgiving Day, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. […]

Talk story: Support the Campaign for Human Development

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I strongly encourage all to give generously to this CCHD collection as a way that members of the Catholic Church can proclaim the living Jesus Christ to the world and participate in building God’s Kingdom.” – Bishop Larry Silva, November 2021 Campaign for Human Development letter to the diocese This year […]

Heralding back: Nov. 12, 2021

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 5, 1971 Every year the Oahu Council of Holy Name Societies sponsors the annual “Meet The Bishop Banquet.” It is a time when Holy Name Members and their families get together to greet their Bishop. This special event will be held at Paradise Park on Nov. […]

Sister M. Esther Pagdato, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: The joy of teaching

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Wherever I am, I am well-adjusted. The secret is to just do your work for the love of God. Offer everything you do with love and dedication. I joined religious life for my personal sanctification. I want to go to heaven. I […]

Kentucky Sisters of Charity confront their slaveholding past

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By Ruby Thomas Catholic News Service LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The historic buildings on the motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, were “built by the hard labor of the enslaved men who made the bricks and laid them in place,” said Sister Theresa Knabel, a member of the congregation. “That these buildings […]

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