Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] May 31, 12:00 noon, Mass for Pentecost Sunday, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu (livestream and in person, limited seats available by contacting the Cathedral office) June 4, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council (video conference); 1:00 pm, Clergy Personnel Board (video conference); 2:00 […]
St. John Paul was a good shepherd, pope says on saint’s 100th birthday
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — St. John Paul II was a man of deep prayer, who loved being close to people and loved God’s justice and mercy, Pope Francis said. “Let us pray to him today that he may give all of us — especially shepherds of the church — but […]
Talk story: Hope after the pandemic
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The lives of millions of people, already facing numerous difficult challenges in our world and oppressed by the pandemic, have changed and are being severely tested. Those most vulnerable are at risk of paying the highest price. In these days, looking at the poorest can help us all become aware of […]
Dozens gather virtually to sing psalms, hymns, songs
By Dan Meloy Catholic News Service PONTIAC, Mich. — Notre Dame Preparatory High School’s choir and alumni are bringing the world a little closer together, even when it remains far apart. On April 19, the school released a video that featured 92 singers — 67 current students and 25 alumni and teachers — singing a […]
Heralding back: May 29, 2020
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 22, 1970 SECOND MILESTONE — Ground was broken for the new St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani Town last Sunday morning. Principals in the simple and impressive ceremony were Mr. Jack Hirakami, president of United Construction Company, who held the contract for construction (left), […]
God gives, takes: living through a lockdown
By the wife of a deacon Special to the Herald My faith was pounded with life uncertainties long before COVID-19. A big phase in my life had ended. I started a new career. I was happy to move on with new things to learn. There were challenges too numerous to count, for instance, facing the […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: One holy, catholic, apostolic
FEAST OF PENTECOST Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 This weekend the church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost, one of the most important feasts of its liturgical year. It is richly biblical in its background, and it is profoundly educational both in its own message as well as in its place in the […]
During Laudato Si’ Week, 24 Catholic entities divest from fossil fuels
By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — The justice and peace commission of the Bangladeshi bishops’ conference as well as dioceses in Brazil, Indonesia and Ireland are among the latest institutions announcing their intent to divest from fossil fuel companies. The entities are among 24 Catholic and 18 other faith institutions in 14 countries […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Was author of ‘Hail, Holy Queen’ troubled? Did God create COVID-19?
QUESTION CORNER Q: The prayer “Hail, Holy Queen” has three phrases in it that trouble me. They are: “to thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve”; “mourning and weeping in this valley of tears”; and “after this, our exile.” The author of this prayer makes life on earth appear to be a punishment. […]
Greg Erlandson: The pandemic’s grace notes
AMID THE FRAY It is always impressive to hear the stories of people who rush toward danger when others are fleeing. Remember Ventura County sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus? He lost his life when without hesitation he rushed into the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, to stop a mass shooter. Remember Lt. Jason […]
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