Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Cardinal to visit Middle East as Israel-Hamas war continues

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By Gina Christian OSV News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has announced he will travel to the Middle East amid a war now in its seventh month. The cardinal will undertake a pastoral visit April 12-18 in his role as chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. Founded by Pope Pius XI […]

Nicaragua asserts control over church during Holy Week

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By David Agren OSV News CUERNAVACA, Mexico — Catholics turned out in large numbers to celebrate Holy Week in Nicaragua. But the ruling Sandinista regime prohibited public exhibitions of faith — such as processions and reenactments of the passion of Christ — as it continued exercising control over religious activities in what’s becoming an increasingly […]

Sacramento diocese, facing sex abuse lawsuits, files for bankruptcy

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By Gina Christian OSV News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Diocese of Sacramento announced it has filed for bankruptcy, citing the costs of settling more than 250 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy and staff. “There are many victim-survivors who have long suffered from the reprehensible sins committed against them,” Bishop Jaime Soto said in an […]

2024 Easter Message of the Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu

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Where is Jesus when you need him? This is a question many have asked as they suffer through the loss of a home or livelihood in a wildfire, a debilitating illness in oneself or a loved one, or serious conflicts among family members or nations. Sometimes we have the notion that Jesus is basking in […]

Catholic Charities USA chief praises islands’ response to crises

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA visited Hawaii earlier this month to see the aftermath of last year’s devastating wildfire in Lahaina and to thank staff members of the organization’s Hawaii branch for their efforts in facing that crisis as well as others across the islands. Catholic […]

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 […]