On the COVID-19 front lines By Rick Snizek Catholic News Service PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Arriving in the early evening at Fatima Hospital, Father Richard Narciso — his anxiety level already raised due to the circumstances — listened intently as Gloria, the nurse assigned to guide him, detailed the procedures he would need to follow to […]
Talk story: Each statistic is a story
https://www.facebook.com/Donboscofambulfreetown/photos/augusta-ngombu-gboli-is-a-young-lady-from-don-bosco-fambul-in-freetown-sierra-le/1134919590023296/ OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The pandemic we are facing should not make us forget the many other crises that bring suffering to so many people. Christ calls us to embrace all those who are experiencing situations of precariousness, abandonment, marginalization and rejection as a result of COVID-19.” (Pope Francis’ Message for the 2020 […]
Soon to be beatified, Italian teen said to offer ‘model of sanctity’
By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service OXFORD, England — Carlo Acutis, a London-born Italian teenager who used his computer skills to foster devotion to the Eucharist and will be beatified in October, offers a model of sanctity for Christians in a new era of lockdowns, a British Catholic who lived with his family said. “What’s […]
I am a Deacon: Coming out of quarantine
I AM A DEACON By Deacon Fred Carahasen Jr. Coming out of quarantine to assist at Mass has been a joyful and humbling experience for me. The last time I served at Mass and preached the homily was Feb. 16. Who would have known that it would not be until June 20 that I would […]
HOPE Services micro-shelters open doors for Kona homeless
https://www.facebook.com/HOPEServicesHawaii/posts/3244909045573720 Diocese of Honolulu Big Island social ministry affiliate, HOPE Services Hawaii, on July 1 welcomed 15 residents who have become homeless during the coronavirus epidemic into a new village of micro-shelters at the Old Kona Airport Park. The village, called Ka Lamaku, is a joint project of the County of Hawaii and HOPE Services, […]
Treasuring the elderly during this pandemic
THE MARRIED LIFE By Mary Duddy During this pandemic the plight of our most vulnerable elderly has come to the fore. Some are in nursing homes; others are in family homes; all are precious in God’s eyes. I admire and honor those who give of themselves to care for these beloved ones. Many come to […]
Keep your parish Facebook-connected
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS By Sherry Hayes-Peirce As news of surging numbers of COVID19 cases are reported and many states and counties across the country roll back openings, it’s time for parishes to get serious about social media. This is the perfect time to call on parishioners, both young and older, to serve as stewards of […]
Official notices: July 10, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] July 10, 5:30 pm, Mass and Installation of Reverend Anton Nyo, M.S. as Pastor of Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, Kula at Holy Ghost Mission Church, Waiakoa. July 11, 5:00 pm, Mass and Installation of Reverend Anastacio Postrano as Pastor of St. Mary Parish, […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God sows seeds into our hearts
15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-9 The third and last section of the Book of Isaiah is the source of the first reading for this weekend. This reading was composed when pious Jews easily could have become disillusioned and uncertain in their devotion to God. For decades Jews exiled in […]
Msgr. John S. Mbinda, diocesan priest: A place to feel at home
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING “Hawaii? No. Why should I go to Hawaii?” I remember responding to two Big Islanders I met while working in the Vatican. They asked me, “What are you going to do after you retire?” In a month’s time, I got an invitation from Bishop Larry Silva. Sabbatical became a convince-to-stay in the […]
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