Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Indian Jesuit, 84, transferred to hospital after health deteriorates

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  By Catholic News Service MUMBAI, India — A prominent Jesuit priest whose health was deteriorating was transferred from jail to a hospital May 18 after an outcry from relatives and fellow Jesuits. Indian Jesuits petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to examine the health of Jesuit Father Stan Swamy, 84, following suspicions that he […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 28, 2021

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Haroldites, Here’s a little Old Testament joke for you: You look like you’re from Canaan. Amorite? Don’t get it? Go to the Book of Genesis. Ever yours, -H.C. Harold [forminator_quiz id=”26214″] PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Current Events According to a recent Catholic News Service report, many mainland dioceses are doing away with their Mass attendance dispensation […]

Friar offers ‘small steps’ that lead to ‘big spiritual progress’

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By Catholic News Service BRONX, N.Y. — Smiling behind their bushy beards, the gray-frocked Franciscan Friars of the Renewal served up Easter brunch for the homeless once again this year — a beloved feature of Easter in the South Bronx. This celebration of unshakeable hope, shared with those many deem hopeless, has continued nonstop since […]

Second presentation on Philippine 500th anniversary of arrival of Christianity May 29

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Dr. Clementina Ceria-Ulep of Our Lady of the Mount Parish in Honolulu will be the featured speaker at Hawaii’s second virtual gathering marking the 500th anniversary of the arrival of the Catholic faith in the Philippines, May 29, 10-11 a.m. Her topic is “Joy: A Convincing Sign of Mission.” Viewers will be given the opportunity […]

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 […]