Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: May 28, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] May 29, 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina. [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu; 4:00 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Pius X Parish, Manoa. […]

Two summer conferences for men to focus on St. Joseph

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  The Diocese of Honolulu and the Hawaii Catholic Men’s Conference are sponsoring two free virtual “Lawai‘a Kanaka — Fishers of Men” mini-conferences this summer exploring manhood and fatherhood. The sessions will explore what it means to be a Christian man, father, brother and husband through the example of St. Joseph. Session 1: “Meet Your […]

St. John Vianney Parish to host 5-week Marriage in Christ seminar

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  St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua will sponsor a five-week Marriage in Christ Seminar starting in June for married couples interested in enriching their relationships. This seminar, which consists of Tuesday evening gatherings 7-9 p.m. June 8 to July 6, invites couples of all ages to renew their love and affection for each other, […]

‘A long line’ of holy catechists have served the church

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Throughout history and across the globe, lay catechists have been revered as saints, and many were martyred for their refusal to renounce their faith and their vocation to teach the Christian faith to others. Formally instituting “the ministry of catechist” with a document published May 11, […]

Diocese says keep masks on

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On the day the Center for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC announced that face masks were no longer needed for those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, May 13, Deacon Modesto Cordero, director of the diocesan Office of Worship, announced that in Catholic churches, workplaces and schools in Hawaii, the masks would stay on […]

POPE FRANCIS | MESSAGE: All are enriched when welcoming migrants and refugees

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As countries become more culturally and ethnically diverse, their Catholic communities become more “catholic” and their societies can increasingly reflect the fact that all people are brothers and sisters, Pope Francis said. “In encountering the diversity of foreigners, migrants and refugees, and in the intercultural dialogue […]

Holy Father to institute formal ‘ministry of catechist’

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — While millions of laypeople around the world are recognized as catechists in their parish or diocese, Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the “ministry of catechist.” The Vatican press office said May 5 that Pope Francis’ apostolic letter “Antiquum Ministerium” (“Ancient Ministry”), instituting the ministry, […]

Vatican cautions U.S. bishops on politicians and Communion

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has urged the U.S. bishops to proceed with caution in their discussions about formulating a national policy “to address the situation of Catholics in public office who support legislation allowing abortion, euthanasia or other moral evils.” Cardinal Luis […]