Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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 […]

Official notices: July 24, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] July 26, 11:00 am, Closing Mass for the 50th Anniversary of Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi. August 2, 9:30 am, Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Immaculate Conception Parish, Ewa. [Msgr. Gary Secor] August 5, 6:15 pm, Holy Hour for Vocations, […]

Richard Doerflinger: Two approaches to racism

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A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY It is clear where the Catholic Church stands on racism. The U.S. bishops’ document for Catholic voters, “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” has long condemned acts of racism as “violations of human dignity” that, like abortion and euthanasia, are “intrinsically evil” and should be rejected by any just society. They have […]

Cardinal blesses ashes of Mexican nationals who died of COVID-19

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By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Inside New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, some 250 Mexican nationals were hailed as anonymous heroes July 11, after dying of COVID-19, which they likely contracted as they kept the city moving when it was experiencing the peak of the pandemic earlier this year. Their cremated remains […]