Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Marvin Samiano takes early medical retirement

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  By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva on Oct. 1 granted Father Marvin Jason Samiano, a diocesan priest for 29 years, an early retirement “for medical reasons.” He announced this in the Official Notices of this issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald. The Kauai-born, California-raised Father Samiano has served mostly as a […]

Bishop’s message: Catholic Campaign for Human Development

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  CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On November 21, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our diocese will participate in the U.S. Bishops’ annual national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Support for this CCHD collection helps people work together to overcome complex challenges of poverty, […]

Commentary: ‘Found’

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald While scrolling through Netflix recently I saw a new documentary called “Found.” The film focuses on three girls, Sadie, Lily and Chloe, who were adopted and raised by three different American families. When they are teens, they find out they are cousins through a DNA testing site. Over a […]

Accompany, pray for people with depression, burnout, pope says

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — People experiencing depression often need someone to talk to, and they can benefit from psychological counseling and reading what Jesus has to say, Pope Francis said. “Let us pray that people who suffer from depression or burnout will find support and a light that opens them […]

Benedictine abbey drawing more and more young women

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By Karen Pulfer Focht Catholic News Service GOWER, Mo. — Breaking the silence, the sisters breathed deeply. Then with ever so much control, they started singing in perfect unison. Without a word being spoken, the sisters intuitively knew what Mother Cecilia, their prioress, was calling forth from them. Sweet harmonies filled the church as these […]

Official notices: Nov. 12, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 15-18, Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Baltimore, Maryland. November 23, Priests Day at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California. November 25, 9:00 am, Mass for Thanksgiving Day, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. […]

Talk story: Support the Campaign for Human Development

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I strongly encourage all to give generously to this CCHD collection as a way that members of the Catholic Church can proclaim the living Jesus Christ to the world and participate in building God’s Kingdom.” – Bishop Larry Silva, November 2021 Campaign for Human Development letter to the diocese This year […]

Heralding back: Nov. 12, 2021

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Nov. 5, 1971 Every year the Oahu Council of Holy Name Societies sponsors the annual “Meet The Bishop Banquet.” It is a time when Holy Name Members and their families get together to greet their Bishop. This special event will be held at Paradise Park on Nov. […]