Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop’s Circle Appeal 2020-2021 comes amid ‘challenging times’

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Last year’s Bishop’s Circle Appeal began a full pandemic ago. Things, of course, have changed and the need is only greater. This year’s appeal letter is in the mail the first week of October. In it, Bishop Larry Silva explains what is needed. “As people of God, we are indeed called to assist one another […]

Pope says coronavirus vaccine must be for all, not just the wealthy

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As countries around the world scramble to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis again called for an ethical distribution of the vaccine to everyone, especially those who are struggling financially. Addressing members of the Italian Pharmaceutical Bank, a charitable organization that provides medicine to […]

Pope Francis’ video address to the United nations

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Respect for each human life is essential for peace, equality By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis asked members of the United Nations how they think they can respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and build a more peaceful, more just world when many of their countries spend billions on military weapons […]

‘Thank you’ is a beautiful prayer, Francis tells children with autism

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Saying “thank you” to God is a beautiful prayer, Pope Francis told a group of children and teenagers with autism. “God likes that way of praying,” he said Sept. 21 during a brief audience with youngsters assisted by the Sonnenschein Center in St. Polten, Austria, and […]

Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon spared from wildfires

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Wildfires in Oregon this August and September have caused extensive damage and air quality issues in the state and surrounding areas, including at a Benedictine abbey and seminary with Hawaii ties. Three wildfire hotspots burning in the Willamette Valley threatened Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary in Western Oregon in […]

Photo: Blessings for new academic year

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  Marianist Father Martin Solma celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit Sept. 18 in the Mystical Rose Oratory for Chaminade University of Honolulu’s annual spiritual convocation blessing the new academic year. Attendance was limited by social distancing, but the liturgy was livestreamed. The convocation included a re-commitment ceremony for the Marianist Educational Associates, a […]

Bishop to celebrate White Mass for medical and healthcare professionals

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Physicians, surgeons, nurses, health care providers, their families and friends are invited to join Bishop Larry Silva on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m., at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, for the annual Mass for medical and healthcare professionals, also known as the White Mass. The Mass coincides with the feast day of St. Luke, […]