In generous pastoral acknowledgement of all those in his diocese who are Irish (and those who wish they were), Bishop Larry O’Silva has graciously dispensed islanders and visitors from the obligation to forego meat on Friday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Here is his solemn declaration: “Many people enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, […]
Christina Capecchi: Love the house you’re in
TWENTY SOMETHING Paige Rien was in hustle-mode. Her first book had finally been released, and the Catholic mom of four was determined to market it well. “Love the House You’re In” was a labor of love, flowing from Paige’s experience as an HGTV on-air designer and bursting with the hard-won, heart-felt wisdom she wished she […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Digital tools for your Lenten journey
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS Lent has become a time to give up social media. I get that! However, I’d like to suggest that giving up on digital tools that could help you pray more, fast, or give to those in need isn’t the best idea. Our phones are a part of our daily walk through life. […]
Sister Rachel Marius, Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians: A God who is loving
VIRIDITAS2: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I never dreamed that I would be asked to go to an overseas mission. As Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, we are missioned in many places. However, when I was asked by my superior general to go to Hawaii, I […]
Fifth-graders day at Chaminade ends with ‘graduation’
The excitement overflowed as 259 fifth graders from Catholic schools across the islands descended on the Chaminade University of Honolulu campus Feb. 16 eager to participate in the inaugural “I Go To College” event. The day-long activity was organized by the university and Hawaii Catholic Schools. “We’re pleased to have you spend the day with […]
Heralding back: March 3, 2023
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 9, 1973 SPECIAL DELIVERY – The Rev. Philibert L. Vanfrachem, SS.CC., second from right, met this plane at remote Kalaupapa and met these Army Chaplains from Oahu, who brought a special offering from their congregations to assist him in his work with victims of Hansen’s disease. […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Letter on the CRS Rice Bowl
Dear Friends in Christ, Every year the season of Lent calls us on a journey of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to come closer to Jesus, the Son of God who shared and redeemed our vulnerable humanity. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops invites us to participate in the Lenten journey through the Catholic Relief Services-CRS […]
222 to be baptized in island churches at the Easter vigil
A catechumen signs his name in the Book of the Elect in last year’s Rite of Election. (HCH file photo) By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald On April 8, at Easter Vigil liturgies in churches across the islands, 222 catechumens will be baptized. The catechumens, also called the elect, will make public their intention to […]
Talk story: Bringing to life Lenten spirituality of prayer, fasting, almsgiving
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Rice Bowl provides resources that ‘bring to life’ the Lenten spirituality of prayer, fasting and almsgiving for families, parishes and schools in our diocese, connecting us all with our global ‘ohana.” (Bishop Larry Silva, 2023 Rice Bowl Letter, see page 2) On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, Christians worldwide will gather to […]
A different fast
Here are ways during Lent to refrain from other appetites besides food which can help us prepare for the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Abstaining from gossip By Judith Weigand Special to the Herald The most successful and rewarding “fasting” I ever did for Lent was more than 60 years ago when I […]
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