Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: Oct. 16, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule October 16, 6:00 pm, Mass for Medical & Healthcare Professionals (White Mass), Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. October 17, 9:00 am, Diocesan Pastoral Council (video conference); 5:00 pm, Bishop’s Circle Mass & Reception, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe. October 18, 9:30 am, Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Roch Parish, Kahuku. October 20, […]

Parish pick-up party shows no lockdown of catechetical spirit

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By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald In recent articles, I’ve shared examples of the wonderfully creative ways our parishes have risen to the challenge of evangelizing and catechizing during the coronavirus pandemic. From their careful in-person preparation for the sacraments to creating virtual lessons that engage parent and child, parish catechetical leaders operate on […]

Voter’s prayer guide: ‘Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections’

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Voting in our Nov. 3 elections is extremely important. To help us discern the Lord’s will as we express our preferences in the election, Bishop Larry Silva offers “Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections.” We urge all to use these reflections and Scriptures to inform your decisions about the […]

Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join national Rosary for America

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Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join in the Rosary for America Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. Hawaii time. Go to https://www.usccb.org/rosary-america L.A. Archbishop invites nation to pray virtual rosary By Catholic News Service LOS ANGELES — Mary’s role in history has been as “a mother bearing a message of hope,” from the […]

Talking world peace

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A principal’s impromptu conversation with a group of sixth grade boys gets ‘deep’ By Wendy Castillo Special to the Herald On this International Peace Day, Sept. 21, I had planned to interview many “learners” from different grades about what peace means to them. But I found myself at a lunch table with five of our […]

Return to class during pandemic a success for Catholic schools

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By Suzanne Carlos Special to the Herald All 33 Catholic schools in Hawaii fully opened in July and August for 6,723 students under three learning models: in-person, distance/virtual, and a hybrid of those two. In Hawaii, one in four private school students receives a Catholic school education. Hawaii Catholic schools have taken innovative approaches to […]

New regulations ease up a bit on church restraints

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The loosening of some coronavirus pandemic regulations by the Mayor Kirk Caldwell Sept. 23 has meant a slight relaxing of some constraints affecting Catholic worship and ministries. How the new rules affect church practices was explained in a five-point memorandum sent Sept. 23 by the diocesan Office of Worship to “clergy, parishes and the faithful.” […]

Marianist from Kalihi to make final vows

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Marianist Brother Allen Agpaoa Pacquing, of Honolulu, will make his final profession of vows as a member of the U.S Province of the Society of Mary, or Marianists, Oct. 3, in Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The profession will be livestreamed at 5 p.m. (CST) at marianist.com/vows. […]

Talk story: Day for the world’s migrants and refugees

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “World Day for Migrants and Refugees 2020 is an opportunity to reflect on the global contributions of immigrants and refugees, and highlight the work of the church to welcome, protect and integrate them. We are reminded that regardless of our background, we are all built in the image of God and […]