By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Before Kerry Alys Robinson officially began her role as president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA last year, she was already working to support Catholic Charities Hawaii in the wake of the deadly wildfires on Maui. Robinson then paid a visit to Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Maui office and […]
Archives for January 2025
Bishop Larry Silva: Celebrating with joy amid great hardship
WITNESS TO JESUS | CHRISTMAS Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Dec. 24 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu (also marking the opening of Jubilee Year 2025) and Dec. 25 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. Today I received an email from a priest-friend […]
Official notices: Jan. 3, 2025
Bishop’s schedule Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual). Jan. 9, 4 p.m., Ohana in Christ appreciation Mass and dinner, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. Jan. 12, 11:15 a.m., Mass with the rite of institution of acolytes for deacon candidates of Cohort 11, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe; 3 p.m., Mass for the […]
Annual retreat for deacons and wives to feature Augustinian priest
By Deacon Michael Weaver Special to the Herald “Clerics have a special obligation to seek holiness in their lives, because they are consecrated to God by a new title through reception of holy orders, and are stewards of the mysteries of God in the service of his people.” (Canon 276:1) The deacon community of the […]
Answering the call to serve
Hawaii’s permanent deacons By Deacon Jonathan Lam Special to the Herald Occasionally, people ask me to describe the life of a deacon. I just smile and say, a deacon’s life is just as normal as everyone else’s! But now, I would like to humbly draw a few images of the deacon below. There are calls […]
Sea ministry sets off on its maiden voyage
By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald “Mahigit na isang taon na ako hindi nakakapagsimba (I haven’t been to Mass for more than a year),” said one of the fisherman from Leyte, Philippines. He was a car wash attendant back home and decided to work as a contracted fisherman in the Hawaii longline fishery […]
Talk story: ‘Disarming’ hearts opens them to peace, hope
Office for Social Ministry “We would do well simply to stop for a moment, at the beginning of this year, to think of the mercy with which he constantly forgives our sins and forgives our every debt, so that our hearts may overflow with hope and peace.” (Pope Francis on the World Day of Peace, […]
Hope must inspire action, not ‘laziness,’ pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Celebrating Christmas Mass after opening the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis said the birth of Jesus fills Christians with hope and the courage to work for peace and justice. “This is our hope: God is Emmanuel, God-with-us,” he said at the Mass Dec. 24 in St. […]
Youth ministry leader finds peace, joy in service
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Ryan Agcaoili truly finds peace in serving at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. It’s not that he’s doing anything huge or momentous — it’s quiet, patient service to our Lord. One way Agcaoili loves to serve is through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, or OCIA, watching […]
New Year’s resolutions can help us practice good stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As we usher in the new year, it’s common for people to make resolutions, setting goals and intentions for the year ahead. These resolutions often revolve around personal growth, health or career aspirations. However, for Catholics, the new year can be an excellent opportunity to connect these resolutions to living […]
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