COMMENTARY Three weeks ago, in Italy, an extraordinary young Italian woman was beatified: Blessed Benedetta Bianchi Porro. Truly a saint for our time — especially for young people who suffer from chronic or progressively debilitating illnesses and all those who care for them, specifically doctors — you will not regret getting to know her. Benedetta […]
13 permanent deacon candidates to receive ministry of acolyte
Bishop Larry Silva will confer the ministry of acolyte on 13 candidates for the permanent diaconate Oct. 13 in the chapel at St. Stephen Diocesan Center where the men and their wives have spent one weekend a month for the last four years in classes and formation. An acolyte’s duty is to assist the priest […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Stand firm and unwavering
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4; 2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14; Luke 17:5-10 This weekend’s first reading is from the Book of Habakkuk, a short work in comparison to the other prophets, only three chapters. In some cases, little is known about the author of a given book. In this case, the prophet identifies […]
Sister Dora R. Nuetzi, Maryknoll Sisters: Come, worship the Lord!
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald A lot of my life as a Maryknoll missionary in Hawaii centered around working with the people in the area of Kalihi on Oahu. I loved the cultural diversity there and easily made friends wherever I was. My first three years were […]
Heralding back: Oct. 4, 2019
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 3, 1969 Bishop Offers First Mass in Sts. Peter and Paul Church FIRST MASS – The faithful filled the new Sts. Peter and Paul Church on the day of dedication and assisted at the Mass. This is the view of some of the people in a […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Celebrating a decade of sainthood
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS Although I was educated on the Mainland, the Sacred Hearts Sisters put the imprint of the Hawaiian spirit on all the students they served at Maria Regina School in Gardena, California. I remember during my first trip to Hawaii in 1984 that there was a mention of Father Damien during a tour […]
Review: Beer me, St. Damien!
Maui Brewing Company recently released a new limited edition beer inspired by St. Damien de Veuster and perfectly timed for the 10th anniversary of the Belgian-Hawaii priest’s canonization. Saint Damien “is a robust Bourbon and Brandy Barrel-Aged Belgian strong dark Ale” available on tap at Maui Brewing Co.’s four locations and also in limited release […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: May I ever vote for a pro-abortion candidate? Should I stand or kneel at communion?
QUESTION CORNER Q: My family have all been cradle Catholics, but currently we are at odds. How can any Catholic vote for a Democrat who professes to be pro-abortion? How can Catholics look forward to someday meeting their Maker when they have voted into office those who will kill innocent human beings? (Pleasantville, Iowa) Q: […]
Effie Caldarola: Thoughts on humility
FOR THE JOURNEY I grew up near a small town that had a big Labor Day weekend celebration. For a farm kid, it rivaled Christmas for excitement. There were carnival rides, barkers hawking games, a big parade, an alumni dance at the local ballroom, contests of all kinds. The streets were closed to traffic, and […]
Catholic voice in fiction, fine art poised for new relevance
By Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service CHICAGO — Catholic fiction, poetry and drama are poised for a Renaissance of sorts, according to participants of this year’s Catholic Imagination Conference Sept. 19-21 at Loyola University Chicago. Organized under the theme “The Future of the Catholic Literary Tradition,” the event attracted nearly 500 writers, poets, educators, graduate […]
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