Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for July 2024

Dominican Sisters share gratitude, joy at Mass

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The mood in Waipio was light and joyful last month as the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Hawaii region with a special Mass at Resurrection of the Lord Church. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the June 22 […]

Isle Knights hold annual convention, present awards

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald On May 11 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, state deputy Randy Tom gaveled to order the Knights of Columbus’ 45th annual Hawaii State Council convention. Delegates from councils across Hawaii were in attendance. Earlier that day, Sacred Hearts Father Stephen Banjare celebrated the opening convention Mass […]

Talk story: Share your love, joy and presence with the sick

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We pray that the sacrament of the anointing of the sick confer to those who receive it and their loved ones the power of the Lord and become ever more a visible sign of compassion and hope for all.” (Pope Francis’ prayer intention for July 2024: For the pastoral care of […]

U.S. bishops OK pastoral plan for Indigenous faithful

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By Gina Christian OSV News LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — The U.S. Catholic bishops have approved a new pastoral plan for Indigenous Catholics, almost half a century since the last such document. “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry” was approved by a vote of 181 to 2, with three bishops abstaining, on June […]

Christina Capecchi: Magic of Disney elevates 6 female saints

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Twenty Something St. Therese of Lisieux is getting the Disney treatment thanks to a talented Catholic artist. Fabiola Garza, 37, a character artist for Disney Creative Group in Orlando, Florida, brought six female saints to life in her stunning new picture book “Princesses of Heaven,” published by Word on Fire Spark. The book was a labor of love for the night […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Jesus guides us despite our flaws

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Fourteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Ezekiel 2:2-5; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 The Book of Ezekiel furnishes the first reading. The prophet speaks in the first person. He says that he literally heard God speaking to him. God told Ezekiel that he was sending him to the Israelites, who had rebelled against God’s holy law, […]