FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 The Acts of the Apostles, once again, furnishes the first reading for the liturgy in the season of Easter. This weekend’s reading is about Paul, and Barnabas. In the story, Paul, who was converted on the road to Damascus, and who […]
Heralding back: April 30, 2021
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago: April 30, 1971 The Many Men Behind the Chaplains at Hickam Air Force Base HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii—Ever attend church, watch how smoothly the service goes and wonder how it happens? The Chaplain Services Personnel at Hickam Air Force Base know what keeps the service moving, because […]
FATHER RUSSELL J. ROIDE, S.J. | 1938-2021
Jesuit educator served at UH Newman Center Jesuit Father Russell Roide, a member of the U.S. Jesuits’ West Province who served for three years as pastor of the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish at the University of Hawaii, died peacefully in his sleep on April 13 at Sacred Heart Jesuit Center in Los Gatos. He […]
A plea for peace in Myanmar
The Diocese of Honolulu has been blessed with the service of three religious missionaries from Burma, officially named Myanmar. Sister Monica La Jen, a Missionary Sister of Faith, is a teacher’s aide at Sacred Hearts School Early Learning Center in Lahaina, Maui. Missionary of Faith Father Robert Ni Ni is a parochial vicar at Maria […]
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all
POPE FRANCIS EASTER MESSAGE By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Easter liturgies — with the fire, sharing of light from the paschal candle, the renewal of baptismal promises and the proclamation that Jesus has risen — assure people that it is never too late to start again, […]
Photos from the holiest of weeks
Holy Thursday Bishop Larry Silva washes the feet of Anne Chipchase during the Holy Thursday Mass April 1 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in imitation of Jesus washing the feet of his Apostles at the Last Supper. (Photo courtesy of Miguel Heraclio) Good Friday During the Good Friday liturgy […]
Bishop Larry Silva: A jaw-dropping, eye-bulging moment
WITNESS TO JESUS | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) Here is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva delivered April 11, the Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu where he also administered Confirmation and First Communion to some young […]
Ultimate survivor
At 105, Maui-born Catholic woman beats COVID-19 with a lot of faith and a little gin By Lois Rogers Catholic News Service TRENTON, N.J. — Lucia DeClerck has survived the 1918 influenza pandemic, two world wars, the loss of three husbands, one son and many of her physicians. Recently added to the list: COVID-19, which […]
Talk story: The hope that does not disappoint
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Where there was death, now there is life. Where there was mourning, now there is consolation. In embracing the cross, Jesus bestowed meaning on our sufferings and now we pray that the benefits of that healing will spread throughout the world.” (Pope Francis “Urbi et Orbi” Message, Easter 2021) Alleluia, Alleluia! […]
And now, the good news …
The pandemic brings record enrollment to some Hawaii Catholic schools By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The trend for Hawaii Catholic schools for many years has been declining enrollment. But along with all the uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, some local parochial schools have found an unexpected boost to their student numbers. Parents tired […]
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