Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including D.C. archbishop

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — One by one 11 senior churchmen, including two U.S. citizens — Cardinals Wilton D. Gregory of Washington and Silvano M. Tomasi, a former Vatican diplomat — knelt before Pope Francis to receive their red hats, a cardinal’s ring and a scroll formally declaring their new status […]

From under the Pauline Christmas tree

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Here are five new releases from Pauline Books and Media, the publishing arm of the Daughters of St. Paul., just in time for Christmas. Brilliant! 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians and Supersmart People By David Warren; illustrated by Jaclyn Warren In an effort to help children learn about the relationship between faith and science, Pauline Books […]

Official notices: Dec. 11, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] December 11, 9:00 am, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii Board of Directors (video conference): 11:30 am, Mass at retreat for diaconate ordinandi, St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi; 2:00 pm, Annual Members Meeting of HOPE Services Hawaii (video conference). December 12, 5:00 am, Mañanitas and […]

Llewellyn Young new superintendent of Catholic Schools

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva, in consultation with the Catholic schools superintendent search committee, has appointed acting superintendent Llewellyn Young as superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools Nov. 12. He had been filling in since July for his predecessor, Michael Rockers, who retired at the end of the last school year. Before […]

13 men to be ordained permanent deacons in January and February

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s ninth class of permanent deacons, scheduled to be ordained in ceremonies in January and February, are a diverse bunch. The group of 13 include a teacher, a few engineers, military veterans, a doctor of optometry, a heavy equipment operator and a livestock operations manager. They […]

The McCarrick report: Victims show fear, courage, anger, need for action

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Secretariat of State’s report on Theodore E. McCarrick provides a glimpse into how a number of witnesses and victims of the former cardinal’s abuse sought numerous ways to alert church officials and were disturbingly aware their allegations might trigger repercussions. Over its 460 pages, […]

Pro-lifers say Biden directed by ‘hard-core, pro-abortion forces’

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By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If President Donald Trump’s legal efforts to challenge his 2020 reelection results prove unsuccessful and Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States, pro-life advocates are finding no silver linings. “Biden will be directed by hard-core, pro-abortion forces,” said Mark Harrington, executive […]