Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Victims of violence in Congo share their grief with pope

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service KINSHASA, Congo — Ladislas set a machete under the crucifix. Bijoux laid a wicker mat there. And Emelda dropped military fatigues. The three of them and other victims of violence in eastern Congo told Pope Francis horrifying stories of watching their families be slaughtered or of being kidnapped or […]

U.S. Catholics urged to aid, pray for quake victims in Turkey, Syria

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By OSV News WASHINGTON — Reacting to “heartbreaking scenes” of death and destruction in Turkey and Syria, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ international policy committee urged U.S. Catholics and all people of goodwill to pray for the victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the two countries Feb. 6 and to give generously […]

Nicaragua bishop sentenced to 26 years, 4 months

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Bishop Rolando Álvarez refuses to leave country when the regime deports 222 political prisoners to U.S. By David Agren OSV News MEXICO CITY — Nicaragua has released more than 200 political prisoners, including Catholic priests, students, and opponents of the regime, who were taken from detention in deplorable conditions and sent to the United States. […]

Kona to bless new parish center, 30 years in the dreaming

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By Shari Navarre Special to the Herald Many longtime members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Kailua-Kona will remember talks of constructing a parish center 30-plus years ago. The project has seen many setbacks over the years. Finally, the Grace Parish Center will open after crossing one last hurdle. So far, $3.8 million has […]

Marriage Encounter offering first Oahu day-only weekend

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter in Hawaii is offering an enrichment experience for couples and priests March 24-26 at St. John the Baptist Parish in Honolulu. It will be the first Oahu experience where participants will go home each night, instead of staying overnight at a retreat center. Marriage Encounter experiences have often been presented in hotels […]

Francis urges displaced S. Sudanese to be peacemakers

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service JUBA, South Sudan — In a twist of fate despite a horrible situation, the millions of displaced South Sudanese people can contribute to rewriting their nation’s history by working together and living peacefully side by side in the displaced people’s camps that dot the country, Pope Francis said. “You […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 17, 2023

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Readers,     It’s almost Lent. Did you know this is the best season to run a marathon? Because that’s when you fast. -H.C. Harold [forminator_quiz id=”31539″] PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Current Events Pope Francis recently visited South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. About what percentage of people in Congo are Catholic? a) 20% b) […]