Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Oh, happy day

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Allen Agpaoa Pacquing professed perpetual vows in the Society of Mary (Marianists) Oct. 3 in Guadalupe Chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Father Oscar Vasquez, left, provincial of the Marianist Province of the United States, presided at the Eucharist and received the vows. Father Tim Kenney, right, assistant for […]

Talk story: Paths of hope in unsettling times

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Hope is bold; it can look beyond personal convenience, the petty securities and compensations which limit our horizon, and it can open us up to grand ideals that make life more beautiful and worthwhile.” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti,” October 2020) In this fast-paced age of virtual communication, it is easy to […]

Official notices: Oct. 30, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 1, 12:00 pm, Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. November 3, 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (video conference). November 4, 6:15 pm, Holy Hour for Vocations, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. November 5, […]

New encyclical: ‘Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship’

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Belief in God as creator has consequences, pope says By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or even simply recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity, has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, […]

Growing number of retired priests prompts special second collection

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In 10 short years, the Diocese of Honolulu could have more retired priests than active ones, creating a looming financial challenge. This is why the diocese will have its first annual Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8. For a while now, Hawaii’s diocesan […]

Bishop Larry Silva: To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection

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September 10, 2020 To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! Imagine how many thousands of Masses they celebrated so that we could be nourished with the Bread of Life; how many thousands of confessions they heard to reconcile us sinners with our […]

Kalaupapa concert a tribute to settlement’s composers

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By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa will present a virtual concert, “The Music of Kalaupapa,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the Ohana Facebook page and YouTube. The concert features some of today’s musicians paying tribute to the often-forgotten musicians and composers of Kalaupapa by playing their songs. Throughout […]

A personal reflection: The venerable servant of God, Father Michael McGivney

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald In 1982, I became a member of the Knights of Columbus. One hundred years earlier, in 1882, Father Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus. On Oct. 31, Father McGivney will be beatified at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut. Before joining the Knights, all […]