WITNESS TO JESUS | 26TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of Bishop Larry’s Silva’s homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary time, delivered Sept. 28 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Honolulu, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the parish. We are all very painfully aware of a host […]
Talk story: Meeting migrant servants at the lower border
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “It is not just about migrants, it is about our humanity.” (Pope Francis, World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019) During a recent mission trip to Tapachula, Mexico, we were blessed to break bread and talk story with migrant families, on the move amid life-threatening challenges. As we huddled in an […]
Accurate reading of synod document shows nothing to fear, theologian says
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ROME — It only takes an accurate, unbiased reading of the working document for the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon to see its aim to find new ways to evangelize the region does not stray from church tradition or the teachings of previous popes, said a Brazilian theologian. […]
Liz Kelly: Meet Blessed Benedetta
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 […]
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