Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Mary Adamski: All are welcome

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VIEW FROM THE PEW It’s a favorite gathering hymn, so we really put our hearts, souls and voices into a robust rendition of “All Are Welcome” at a recent interfaith service. Marty Haugen’s lyrics are about the gathering place “where love can dwell and all can safely live … hearts learn to forgive … built […]

Witness to formation

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A father’s account of his young son’s journey from a boyhood fascinated by a pope to a step away from priesthood By Steve Rinaldi Special to the Hawaii Catholic Herald Every parent notices the changes of their children as they mature from youth into adulthood. It has been a pleasure for my wife Laurie and […]

Talk story: The power and reach of CRS’ Rice Bowl

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY The Lord is close to the broken hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed.” (Psalm 34: 19-20) This verse from Psalm 34 frames the final weeks of Lent’s emphasis on God’s “closeness” to the suffering. This year, Catholic Relief Services is helping us focus our Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving on […]

Sister Mary Edward Sugioka, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Piecing things together to make things nice

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald This morning when I got up, I looked at the dress I had sewn and put on and said, “Gee, this is kind of short. What can I add to make it longer?” Because I enjoy sewing, if I can’t find some […]

Eva Andrade: Many issues and an odd resolution or two

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT The frenzied action on the bills reported in my last column is beginning to wind down now that we are moving toward final decking — the legislative point-in-time where bills are finalized in the opposite chamber and are returned to the originating one. Bills that have changed since they crossed over will either […]

‘Spiritual combat’ must be part of fight against sex abuse, pope says

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  By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ROME — To fight clerical sexual abuse, the Catholic Church must have clear laws and procedures, but it also must engage in “spiritual combat,” because it is obvious the devil is at work, Pope Francis said. After the Vatican summit on abuse in […]

Come enjoy the great Makawao country feast

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A fun-filled weekend of Portuguese soup, malassadas, waffle dogs, chow fun, nachos, BBQ teriyaki, burgers, mocha freeze and much more can be yours at the great Makawao St. Joseph Church and School Annual Feast, May 3-5. The festivities start with a blessing at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 3, with the event opening at 6 p.m. […]