Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Blessing of oils a key part of Lenten season

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald During Lent, bishops all over the world bless oil that will be used throughout the year for sacraments. In the Diocese of Honolulu, it’s no different. With Easter upon us, priests from different islands have been assisting Bishop Larry Silva with blessing the oils during chrism Masses. Bishop Silva […]

Talk story: Accept suffering, uplift others on path toward joy

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” — Philippians 2:7-8 This passage from St. Paul’s message to the Philippians about the Christ’s incarnation is very profound, especially during Holy Week when we are […]

Sainthood cause for founder of religious order advances

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By Gina Christian OSV News Losing a young child. Struggling in a troubled marriage with an alcoholic husband. Separating, starting a nursing career in midlife, downsizing to a rental apartment and becoming a widow. And now, moving one step closer to sainthood. On March 14, Pope Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints […]

Play about St. Marianne benefits Joseph Dutton Guild

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  The Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference is hosting “November’s Song,” a one-person play about St. Marianne Cope’s years serving in the Hansen’s disease settlement of Kalaupapa, April 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Honolulu’s Brad Powell Theatre, 65 Iwilei Road, Suite 101. The event, presented by The Actors’ Group, is a fundraiser for […]

Obituary: Brother Frank Anthony ‘Paco’ Gomes / 1940-2024

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Maui-born educator found joy in Hispanic ministry, teaching Hawaii Catholic Herald Marianist Brother Frank Anthony “Paco” Gomes was a proud Maui native whose impact on schoolchildren and Hispanic ministries was felt both in the United States and in Mexico. Born in Makawao in 1940, Brother Gomes was able to return to Hawaii for several decades […]

Official notices: March 29, 2024

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  Bishop’s schedule March 29, 8 a.m., Good Friday Morning Prayer, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu; 12 p.m., Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. March 30, 8 a.m., Holy Saturday Morning Prayer with Preparatory Rites for the Elect, Co-Cathedral of St. […]