Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Collection helps elderly sisters, brothers, priests in religious orders in retirement

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The Diocese of Honolulu will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection Dec. 12-13. The National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) coordinates this annual appeal and distributes the proceeds to help eligible U.S. religious communities with their retirement needs. Nearly 30,000 senior sisters, brothers and religious order priests benefit. Last year, the Diocese of Honolulu donated […]

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 […]