NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 30, 1973 DISTINGUISHED VISITOR—His Eminence Cardinal Pio Taofinu-u of Western Samoa invited the local Samoan Community on Tuesday on his return from Rome where he received the Red Hat from Pope Paul VI. He is the first bishop of Polynesia to be raised to the College […]
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops
By Gina Christian OSV News Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church’s teaching on respect for the bodies of the dead, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine said. In a March 23 statement, the committee said it had evaluated human composting and alkaline hydrolysis, […]
Official notices: March 1, 2023
Bishop’s Schedule April 1, 10:00 am, Review Board, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe. April 2, 10:30 am, Mass for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. April 4, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (video conference); 12:00 pm, Plan Administrative Committee (video conference); 7:00 pm, Chrism Mass for Oahu Vicariates, Co-Cathedral […]
Effie Caldarola: The mental health crisis
FEELING IT It was hard to find joy in the day. Rain pelted the morning windows incessantly. I burrowed under the covers and, grasping for gratitude, told myself it was good we were getting needed moisture. After the rain came unremitting gloom, strong winds and falling temperatures. When baking cinnamon rolls brought no respite […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Do we relax Lenten fasts on Sunday?
QUESTION CORNER Q: I understand that the 40 days of Lent do not include Sundays, because every Sunday is a “little Easter” when we remember and celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. I hear people say it is “cheating” if one doesn’t abstain on Sundays from whatever one “gives up” during Lent, but I wonder why one would […]
Christina Eberle: What should I let my kids read?
COMMENTARY When people discover I have a master’s degree in children’s literature, they tend to corner me with one impossible question: “What books should I let my kids read?” These are primarily loving, caring parents with the best of intentions. They’ve been hearing, however, that most of today’s popular Young Adult (YA) novels include immoral […]
To be an apostle is to serve, not move up church’s hierarchy
POPE FRANCIS | GENERAL AUDIENCE By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Being an apostle does not mean climbing up the church’s hierarchy to look down on others but humbling oneself in a spirit of service, Pope Francis said. During his general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 15, the pope explained that […]
A heart filled with scorn, judgment is a ticket to hell, pope says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The faithful must set aside their egos and sense of superiority over others to make room for God and his tender mercy, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service. “Only those who are poor in spirit and who are conscious of their need of […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 31, 2023
Readers, since Easter is only a week away, I threw in some themed questions for you to get into the spirit or test your family and friends over your Easter feast. 1) Pope Where does the pope traditionally hold the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday? a) St. Peter’s Square b) The Colosseum c) […]
Restoring the cup
Diocese of Honolulu to bring back Communion under the form of the Precious Blood By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Holy Communion under the form of the cup is coming back to Hawaii. But the cup won’t runneth over or even perhaps be half full based on reactions so far to its restoration. The Diocese […]
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