Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Loans keep ‘essential ministries’ going during national emergency

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By Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee said the federal emergency “bridge loans” that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing “our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency.” “The Catholic Church is the largest […]

U.S. carries out first federal execution in nearly 2 decades

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By Natalie Hoefer Catholic News Service TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — On the grounds of the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods near Terre Haute, news of the execution pierced the quiet on the morning of July 14. The bells of the Church of the Immaculate Conception there are tolled after any execution in the nation, […]

New York Archdiocese closes 20 schools; six more close in Brooklyn

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By Catholic News Service NEW YORK — Twenty schools in the Archdiocese of New York will not reopen in the fall because of the financial fallout caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Archdiocesan education officials also announced that three schools will merge. A news release from the archdiocese cited the pandemic for sickening thousands of […]

Court: employer may opt out of contraceptive coverage

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By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a 7-2 decision July 8, the Supreme Court upheld regulations by the Trump administration giving employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage in their health plans. The decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, said the administration had “the authority to provide exemptions from […]

Sarah and David Herrmann: Reassuring our children in uncertain times

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EMBRACING FAMILY The world seems increasingly uncertain! Every morning, we don’t know what will be happening at school or at work. When will school start? Will it be in person? Online? Hybrid? Will the children need to wear masks? What will happen if a child at the school is infected? How will we balance work […]

Livestreaming Masses for the Diocese of Honolulu

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Even with churches opening up, for the elderly and those in high risk groups, there are still many opportunities to view Sunday and daily Masses over the internet via livestream. Bishop Larry Silva has dispensed with the obligation to attend Sunday Mass through Aug. 31. Here is a list of livestreamed liturgies. (Source: Diocese of […]