By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholics are called to be active participants in political life and be a force against the decline of democracy worldwide, Pope Francis said. “In today’s world, democracy — let’s be honest — is not in good health,” the pope told some 1,200 participants at an event […]
Archives for July 2024
Former nuncio to U.S., found guilty of schism, is excommunicated
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, former nuncio to the United States, has been excommunicated after being found guilty of schism, the Vatican said. Members of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith met July 4 to complete an extrajudicial penal process against Archbishop Vigano, who was […]
Maryknoll sister prepares for final vows
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Sister Felista Wanzagi was gently told she was too young when she first expressed her intention to join the Maryknoll Sisters. Sister Wanzagi was just 11 years old, after all, when she approached the Maryknoll religious in her hometown in Tanzania, a country in east Africa. Sister […]
Bishop Larry Silva: God guides us to the right path
WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered July 6 at St. Marianne Cope Chapel, Honolulu, with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, and July 7 at Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai, in celebration of confirmation and first Communion. “Do your homework!” “Turn […]
Official notices: July 19, 2024
Bishop’s schedule July 15-17, Asian-Pacific Island National Encounter, Indianapolis, Indiana July 17-21, National Eucharistic Congress, Indianapolis. July 21, 11:30 a.m., Mass for the 20th anniversary of the unity of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
Franciscan Sisters welcome all to celebrate 20 years of unity
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities are continuing their celebration of 20 years of unity of their three New York congregations. Previously known separately as the Syracuse, Buffalo/Williamsville and Hastings-on-Hudson communities, the sisters in each location came together on July 11, 2004, to confirm their new status as one […]
Local ministry to host 2 events
Hawaii Catholic Herald A local independent ministry that helps guide people in their awareness of God’s love is planning two opportunities for people to gather in reflection and faith. Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries, which was founded in 2000 by Maxine Pollock and Pat Tom, offers presentations and retreats so that, according to its website, it […]
St. Jude bids aloha to beloved pastor
Special to the Herald A joyous occasion to be remembered indeed: Parishioners at St. Jude Church in Kapolei celebrated their outgoing pastor of nine years, Father Khanh Hoang, with a dinner before he began his sabbatical leave July 1. The occasion also marked his 30 years of ordination. Father Hoang leaves behind a legacy of […]
St. Catherine youth receive first Communion, confirmation
Special to the Herald The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Eucharist as a “sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet ‘in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.’” (CCC 1323) On June 29, […]
‘Everything I have is a gift from God’
Father Lio Faletoi embraces, encourages stewardship at his parish and across the diocese By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A little over 10 years ago, after the Diocese of Honolulu’s With Grateful Hearts capital campaign, every parish was given the opportunity to focus more intently on stewardship. At the time, Father Konelio “Lio” Faletoi, the pastor […]
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