Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

War is like ‘a cancer that grows,’ says Vatican secretary of state

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Russia’s war on Ukraine “seems to have changed” the world, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. Since the invasion Feb. 24, the bombings and battles have sent millions of refugees fleeing, led several countries to consider increasing military spending and raised the specter of […]

Talk story: Rivers of blood and tears

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Rivers of blood and of tears are flowing in Ukraine … War is madness! Stop, please! Look at this cruelty!” (Pope Francis, Angelus, March 6) As casualties continue to rise in the Russia-Ukraine war, Pope Francis said the Catholic Church “is ready to do everything to put itself at the service […]

Questions for Duane Pavao, Director of Cemeteries, Hawaii Catholic Cemeteries

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A Q&A by the Office of Catholic Cemeteries — Diocese of Honolulu. When the Diocese of Honolulu contracted with cemetery experts Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS), a ministry from the Diocese of Oakland, the first step was to hire someone experienced and proven in sales, marketing, customer service and team building. Most of all, […]

Missions of peace

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Pope Francis last week sent the head of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Cardinal Michael Czerny and Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner, to Ukraine to meet with refugees and displaced persons and those who assist them. Cardinal Czerny wrote about his mission in the Jesuit publication “Aggiornamenti Sociali.” Here are excerpts. By […]

Mini-pilgrimage: Stations remind faithful of Christ’s perfect example, depth of his love

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By Katie Peterson Catholic News Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. — From partaking in the sacrament of reconciliation to fasting to choosing what to give up, Lent is full of traditions that Catholics around the world take part in as they prepare to celebrate Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. But there’s another sacred tradition that dates back […]

Church leaders urge Russian patriarch to speak with Putin

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholic and Orthodox leaders in Europe have appealed to Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, urging him to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to put an end to the bloodshed in Ukraine. In an open letter published March 2, Romanian Orthodox Father Ioan Sauca, acting […]

Centuries-old Marian icon provides solace, protection amid horror of war

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By Christina Lee Knauss Catholic News Service As Ukrainians turn to their faith amid the ongoing tragedy of Russia’s invasion of their nation, many who follow both the Orthodox and Catholic traditions will look to an unusual icon of Mary as a symbol of the solace they seek. In some news photos, clergy are seen […]

Two women advance in Secular Franciscans

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By Miriam Mangrobang Special to the Herald Two women took steps forward in their commitment to the Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order on Oahu through profession and candidate ceremonies during the 4:30 p.m. Mass Feb. 19 at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor, presided. In the “Rite […]