Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Damien Memorial’s Hui Maluha spreads the Gospel of life

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By Christian Raquepo Special to the Herald “‘We are sorrowful, yet we are always rejoicing’ (2 Corinthians 6:10). Life is joyful, and defending life is a mission that should be carried out with joy. We seek to foster, in ourselves and others, a ‘joyful sorrow,’ that is, a spirit that is always mourning because of […]

Official notices: Nov. 27, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 28-29, Episcopal Visitation, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. December 1, 7:00 pm, Father Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, Damien & Marianne Education Center, Waikiki. December 2, 7:00 pm, Talk and Dialogue with Young Adults (virtual event). December 3, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council (video conference); 1:00 pm, Clergy […]

Biden to become second Catholic elected U.S. president

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Associated Press reports Catholic vote split nearly 50-50 between two candidates By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Horns blared near the White House just before noon Nov. 7 as major U.S. news organizations projected Democrat Joe Biden will be the 46th president of the United States, making him the second Catholic in the […]

Mahalo music

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For these difficult times, a sampling of melodies that express appreciation and gratitude By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Tough times of anxiety call for songs of comfort, joy and thanks to God. The following is a mix of both secular and Christian songs of gratitude to uplift you during this month of Thanksgiving, along […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Letter on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

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CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers you did for me.” (Matthew 25:31 — Passage from Gospel Reading for the Feast of Christ the King) On November 22, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our […]

Office of Worship helps parishes prepare for Christmas crowds

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Christmas is coming. This holiday year, traditionally high church attendance will collide with pandemic-imposed social distancing. The diocesan Office of Worship is offering suggestions on how to deal with that. On Oct. 30, Deacon Modesto Cordero, director of the Office of Worship, sent out his latest in his series […]

Talk story: Pour forth a fraternal spirit

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY  “Social friendship and universal fraternity necessarily call for an acknowledgment of the worth of every human person, always and everywhere …” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti”) As we celebrate Veterans Day to remember and honor the men and women who have risked their lives for our country, let us not forget the […]