By the Diocesan Office of Worship FASTING In the dioceses in the United States, Catholics age 18 through 59 are bound to fast on both Ash Wednesday (Feb. 26) and Good Friday (April 10). To fast means to consume one full meal a day at most, although taking of other, smaller quantities of food at […]
No diocese-wide Mass restrictions, but caution urged in light of coronavirus
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald On Feb. 5, Father Pascal Abaya, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, told the congregation at the noon Mass that the blood of Christ would no longer be distributed communally by cup, a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of germs during flu season. The […]
40 Days for Life campaign: The power of public prayer
By Alfred Hagen Special to the Herald The ecumenical spring “40 Days for Life” campaign of 2020 begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, and ends on Palm Sunday, April 5. Begun in 2004, the 40 Days for Life campaign now is observed in more than 500 cities in 64 nations. Since its start, 40 Days […]
Talk story: A modern miracle feeds the weary multitudes
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Throughout Lent this year, the CRS Rice Bowl reflects on the hopeful Gospel story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with just a few loaves and fishes. At the heart of this Gospel miracle, a poor youth offers to share his humble food with others who are hungry. Christ transforms his sacrifice […]
Grandma writes a book
Blessed with a rewarding, accomplished life, Ann Githere decided to record it for posterity By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald She is a person who, when told, “You should write a book,” actually did. Ann Piilani Mendiola Githere has had a rewarding, accomplished, blessed life. So three years ago, at age 77, she decided to […]
Carolyn Woo: Lent: Another step toward ‘enough’
OUR GLOBAL FAMILY “What is enough for you?” was a question posed to my husband and me by our financial adviser. Many factors competed for consideration: the desire to not be a burden on our kids, people living longer, enormous costs of health care, diminishing social safety nets, ability to travel and a certain standard […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Observing God’s law
7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 The first reading is from the Book of Leviticus, one of the five books of the Pentateuch, the Torah, the basic revelation by God to the Chosen People. This reading recalls the day God spoke to Moses. “I the Lord, your God, […]
T-shirts, color-coded nametags, icebreakers, workshops
MAUI HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY By Dyllyn Kahalehau and Janessa Cajudoy Special to the Herald On Feb. 1, the Maui vicariate hosted a high school youth rally on the grounds of St. Anthony Parish in Wailuku. The theme for the rally was “God Loves You,” based on 1 Corinthians 13:13. A group of high school […]
St. Ann offering Lenten program on conversion
As we begin each day, Jesus Christ calls us to conversion. This call had been happening since before his birth in Bethlehem. During the Lord’s 33-year earthly life many answered this call to conversion. Join the Adult Faith Formation team of St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe for three Lenten evening sessions in which Bishop Robert […]
Official notices: Feb. 21, 2020
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] February 24, 12:00 pm, Mass of Welcome for Bishop Alberto Rojas as Coadjutor Bishop of San Bernardino, Chino Hills, California. February 27, Meeting of Bishops and Vocation Directors, St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California. February 28, 1:00 pm, Board of Trustees […]
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