Q: Every summer, my husband and I go on a cruise. Only one cruise line (Holland America) continues to have a priest on board to say Mass. When we travel on other cruise lines, frequently we have missed Sunday Mass because there was no priest on board and we could not get to a Catholic […]
Father John Catoir: A simple exercise in God’s love that can help many
In my 54 years as a priest, I have been privileged to give hundreds of retreats. My favorite groups were recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. I was once the director of a drug and alcoholic rehabilitation facility, Eva’s Village, in Paterson, New Jersey. It was there that I taught the theory behind the 12-step program. […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Corpus Christi
Body, blood, soul and divinity Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58 This weekend the church celebrates the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, or as perhaps it is better known by its Latin translation, Corpus Christi. Feasts in the church have a dual purpose. They call Catholics to celebrate with faith […]
Health director remembered for her faith, public service
Gov. Neil Abercombie addresses the congregation at the funeral of Loretta Fuddy, Dec. 21, in the co-cathedral. (Photo courtesy of Oswald Bumanglag) The separation of church and state was nowhere to be seen at the Dec. 21 wake and funeral Mass of Loretta Fuddy, the director of the state Department of Health who died […]
Journeying through Advent with Mary
“The Virgin of the Immaculate Conception,” a painted and gilded statue attributed to Juan Martinez Montanes. (CNS photo/courtesy of National Gallery of Art) Local Catholic educators and religious find in Our Blessed Mother a luminous example to follow as we prepare for Christmas Young, poor, in her final weeks of pregnancy, forced on the road […]
Every job a gift: Sharon Chiarucci, who for years has worked to enhance parish life in Hawaii, will retire at the end of this year
Sharon Chiarucci in the chapel at St. Stephen Diocesan Center on Nov. 25. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) When it comes to Hawaii parishes, Sharon Chiarucci has seen it all. She is one of the few people who have actually been in every one of the nearly 100 Catholic churches in the state (except […]
Bishop Silva: Sharon Chiarucci’s work will bear fruit for years to come
It has been a pleasure working with Sharon Chiarucci. She is very dedicated and competent, and she is in touch with so many people. I am grateful for the personal support she has given me, especially during my pastoral visits to the parishes. She always prepares the parish well for them, is a kindly […]
‘Island-style’ celebration closes Year of Faith on Oahu
Oahu Catholics closed out the Year of Faith “Island-style” Nov. 23, with food, music, Mass and a multicultural celebration of ohana. Dozens of priests, religious and faithful made their way to Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala for the day-long event. The parish’s large grassy field was turned into a lively hub of fellowship, […]
Viriditas: Father John Fredy Quintero
Dios, esta aqui con nosotros* There was a time when I wanted to give up saying Masses in English and doing hospital visitations. Being from Colombia, Latin America, English is not my first language. I was so afraid of not being able to fulfill my responsibilities well in English. However, over time I realized that […]
Stewardship as a ‘way of life’ is focus of workshop
The Diocese of Honolulu is sponsoring Stewardship Day, “a special gathering of Catholic leaders for inspiration, learning and networking with others about stewardship as a way of life,” 8 a.m.-noon, Jan. 25, at Holy Family Church in Honolulu. The featured speaker for the day, which is open to priests, deacons, lay leaders, parish and school […]
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