By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The funeral Mass for Father Patrick Henry Freitas Dec. 7 brought together people in Honolulu’s Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa whose lives he had touched in his 83 years on earth and his 57 years of priesthood — former parishioners including a group from rural Maui, catechists whom he taught […]
Pope’s 2022: A year dominated by war, problems walking
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While 2022 finally saw the publication of Pope Francis’ constitution reforming the Roman Curia, the biggest news and the biggest changes in his ministry came from Russia’s war on Ukraine and from the pope’s own problems walking. Knee problems forced the pope, who will celebrate his […]
Melody of love
A reflection on Yo-Yo Ma’s Kalaupapa concert among the headstones By Sisters Alicia Damien Lau and Barbara Jean Wajda Special to the Herald “Melody of Love.” That seems a fitting description of the moving performance of Yo-Yo Ma as he made his borrowed cello sing with the energy of all those who have ever lived […]
Photo: For the cause of peace
Bishop Larry Silva, center, poses with delegates from the World Federation Japan Religious Committee on Dec. 6 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The group was in Hawaii on their annual pilgrimage to pray for world peace while participating in Pearl Harbor memorial services. Members of Hawaii’s Japanese Catholic Community were also […]
Sister Jessie Alai Kai, SSCC | 1942-2022
Kindness and joy best described Sacred Hearts Sister of 47 years Joy and dedication are two words used over and over in describing Sacred Hearts Sister Jessie Alai Kai who went peacefully home to God on Dec. 2 at the convent of Malia o ka Malu on 4th Avenue in Honolulu. She was 80 years […]
Official notices: Dec. 23, 2022
Bishop’s Schedule December 23, 5:00 am, Misa de Gallo, St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani; 6:00 pm, Simbang Gabi Mass, St. Philomena Church, Honolulu. December 24, 4:30 am, Misa de Gallo, with Adult Confirmations, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 11:30 pm, Christmas Night Mass, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. December 25, 10:00 am, Christmas Day […]
‘Ohana in Christ appeal sees an increase in collections to date
‘Ohana in Christ, the diocesan annual appeal, in the second month of its second year, has seen an increase in collections from this time last year. Launched in October, the 2022-23 campaign has collected $516,237, a 3-and-a-half percent increase over the same time last year, and 46% of its total goal of $1,125,000. The […]
Talk story: God is always near
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The Virgin Mary of Guadalupe wants to meet us too as she one day met Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac. She wants to stay with us. She begs us to allow her to be our mother, to open our lives to her Son, Jesus and to welcome his message […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 23, 2022
Merry Christmas, Quiz-takers! You may be preparing to enjoy a big Christmas feast. So here’s a Christmas food joke for you. How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas? Deep pan, crisp and even! -H.C. Harold [forminator_quiz id=”31088″] PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Christmas food French Canadian Catholics have a tradition of eating a late-night feast after […]
Photo: Christmas is a time for memories
A memory Christmas ornament hangs from one of several Christmas trees decorated with the names of people who have died recently at the 43rd annual “Light Up a Memory” tree lighting ceremony and fundraiser at the St. Francis Kupuna Village Courtyard on Liliha Street, Dec. 2. The event, sponsored by St. Francis Healthcare System of […]
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