Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Heralding back: March 8, 2019

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 7, 1969 Layman distributes communion William C. Blesch, a layman, distributes Holy Communion at Polk State School and Hospital, near Erie, Pa., under terms of permission granted by the Congregation of the Sacraments, thought to be unique, at least in the United States. The chaplain at […]

Photo: Respecting life on Kauai

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The Kauai parish respect life coordinators met on Feb. 16 with the new director of the diocesan Respect Life Office, Paulette Vernay, to plan future activities. Pictured from left are Neves de Laveaga from St. Theresa, Kekaha; Kathleen Refamonte-Ramos of Immaculate Conception, Lihue; Andy de Laveaga of St. Theresa, Kekaha; Lillian Lucas of St. Catherine, […]

Cardinal Pell convicted on five counts; will appeal verdict

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By Catholic News Service MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian court found Cardinal George Pell guilty on five charges related to the sexual abuse of two 13-year-old boys; sentencing is expected in early March, but the cardinal’s lawyer already has announced plans to appeal the conviction. On Feb. 27, the judge will hear arguments from the […]

Jubilarians for 2019

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70 70 years a religious Sister Rose Annette Ahuna, OSF Born: 1930, Hilo Community: Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Community Past ministries: 61 years in education at schools in New York, Honolulu and Hilo; four years at St. Elizabeth Convent and Bishop Home in Kalaupapa, Molokai Present ministry: Retired; community service; St. Marianne […]

Vatican Abuse Summit Day 2: A woman speaks out, cardinal supports zero-tolerance policy, suggestion emerges for regional bishop accountability

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Vatican official urges reconsidering ‘pontifical secret’ in abuse cases By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic Church should re-examine how “pontifical secret” is applied in clerical sex abuse cases so there is greater transparency in the cases and it is not invoked “to hide problems,” said a canon lawyer and […]

Great expectations: Unprecedented Vatican summit on abuse has key, realistic goals

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — All eyes and ears will be on the Vatican during an unprecedented gathering Feb. 21-24 to discuss the protection of minors in the Catholic Church. When Pope Francis announced the international meeting in September, it sparked an optimistic note that the global problem of abuse finally […]

Child sex abuse in the U.S.: ‘Serious and pervasive’

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By Julie Asher Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Child sexual abuse in the United States is at epidemic levels. More than 60,000 children are reported to have been abused every year, outnumbering those killed by guns or cars. Those who survive are often left not only with physical wounds, but also with psychological wounds that […]

The Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii: A Corporation

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A recent announcement by Bishop Larry Silva of a change in membership in the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii Corporation, and news of significant transitions at two Catholic schools in Hawaii, raises questions about how the Catholic Church is organized and operates in Hawaii. In Hawaii, […]