By Caroline de Sury OSV News PARIS — Archbishop Laurent Ulrich found himself taking over the Archdiocese of Paris in the spotlight — three years after the Notre Dame fire, as the world watched the cathedral being rebuilt and as it waits for the work to be completed. “When I was welcomed as archbishop of […]
Archives for April 2024
Marriages within church continue to decline
Local and national observers cite changes within society and the COVID-19 pandemic By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald A recent study shows that across the country, fewer and fewer adults are getting married — including within the Catholic Church. In Hawaii, statistics confirm that fewer Catholics are getting married within the Diocese of Honolulu every […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Let us sing ‘Alleluia!’
WITNESS TO JESUS | EASTER Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered for the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu on March 30, and on Easter Sunday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu on March 31. The Saturday after Jesus died was, as the […]
Hawaii’s 2024 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 humanity.” Prayer of […]
Holy Week
The Diocese of Honolulu, led by Bishop Larry Silva, celebrated the conclusion of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter season.
Podcast returns with faith-filled musician
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The award-winning podcast “Hawaii Catholic Herald Highlights” is back with a new host and new stories to share throughout the Diocese of Honolulu. On top of being an Army officer, Jack Rector has a passion for good conversations, a glass of whiskey and of course his faith. He’s taking […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 12, 2024
Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! This week’s quiz tests your knowledge of our own Diocese of Honolulu. 1) DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS Which of the following is NOT an example of a diocesan association of the faithful? a) Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites b) Serra […]
Music and Spirituality with Nolet Quiason Part 1
Nolet Quiason describes his life as an “Indiana Jones” movie. From the Philippines to Kuwait to finally Hawaii, God has guided his journey away from world events. Today he shares his musical talents with his parish through music he’s composed along with his love for The Beatles through Beat-lele, a band that plays Beatle […]
Easter message: Pope Francis prays for peace amid ‘absurdity’ of war
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life” and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said. Through […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: When Jesus talks, are we listening?
Third Sunday of Easter Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 The Acts of the Apostles again furnishes the first biblical reading. Almost every Sunday in the Easter season features a reading from this book of the New Testament. In this reading, Peter preaches to the crowds in Jerusalem. Americans are […]
