OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us care for the poor, in whom we find Jesus, who became poor for our sake (cf. 2 Cor 8:9). He identifies with the poor.” (Pope Francis’ homily on the World Day of the Poor, Nov. 13, 2022) In 2017, Pope Francis decreed that the Catholic Church worldwide would set […]
Archives for November 2022
New Ascension yearlong podcast will present the entire catechism
By Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Beginning Jan. 1, Ascension Press will launch “The Catechism in a Year,” taking listeners through the four parts of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and “providing explanation, insight and encouragement along the way.” Over the course of 365 daily podcast episodes, Father Mike Schmitz will read […]
Hawaii Catholic Herald Parish News: Nov. 25, 2022
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Pope to teachers: Beware of ‘ideological colonization’
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Educators must always adapt, remain empathetic and grow with their students, Pope Francis told Catholic teachers. However, they must “beware of ideological colonization,” he said in a speech Nov. 12 to members of the World Union of Catholic Teachers and those taking part in its general […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 25, 2022
Hark, the Heraldites, Advent’s here! Did you hear about the mom who saw her son drawing a calendar of things he wanted to create each day of December? Why December? “Because it’s an Invent Calendar, Mom!” he replied. PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Current Events The new president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops […]
Eva Andrade has been advocating for Catholic-Christian values in isle politics for close to 30 years
Bridge builder Eva Andrade has been advocating for Catholic-Christian values in isle politics for close to 30 years By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Toward the end of a voting information night at One Love Ministries in Kakaako on Oct. 19, Eva Andrade told a story about her father as a way to explain why […]
Bishop’s Letter: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
‘The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice’ Sunday Responsorial Psalm, November 13, 2022 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, November 13 marks the World Day of the Poor. On that date our diocese will participate in the U.S. Bishops’ annual national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development — CCHD. Support for […]
Bishop Larry Silva: She heard the cry of the poor
WITNESS TO JESUS | 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of Bishop Silva’s homily for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered Oct. 23 at St. Francis Church, Kalaupapa, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the canonization of St. Marianne Cope (Oct. 21) I can imagine a very lonely […]
Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette incardinated into Diocese of Honolulu
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Arnel Soriano, pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Kihei, Maui, has joined the Diocese of Honolulu. The former member of the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette was incardinated on Oct. 28. Bishop Larry Silva made the announcement by email Oct. 29. Father Soriano, 50, has already […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 11, 2022
Readers, It’s a month to be thankful, and I’m thankful for you! – H.C. Harold PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Scripture Which saint’s conversion happened along the road to Damascus? a) Andrew b) Paul c) Constantine d) Simeon 2) Mary Nov. 11 is the Feast of the Seven Joys of Mary. Which is not one of the […]
