By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A bit of Bavaria, including German beer and pretzels, came to the Vatican to help celebrate retired Pope Benedict XVI’s 90th birthday. “Thank you for bringing Bavaria here,” he told his guests, commenting on the beauty of gathering together under a blue Roman sky with white […]
Mother’s Day reflection
By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service In 1916, Padraig Pearse was executed by the British for his role in the Irish Easter uprising. Pearse was more of a scholar and a poet than he was a warrior. But like many in the fledging rebellion against the British, he had a romantic view of Irish martyrdom. […]
Heralding back: May 5, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 12, 1967 Left, an editorial cartoon depicting the Blessed Mother and the message of peace and prayer she gave to the world through the visionaries of the Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal. 25 years ago — May 8, 1992 Valley of the Temples to dedicate statue […]
Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong to receive Maryknoll’s Kekumano award
Maryknoll School will honor Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, a 1968 graduate, with its Noblesse Oblige Service Award at the 19th annual Monsignor Charles A. Kekumano Award and Scholarship Dinner, May 13, at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Maj. Gen. Wong is being recognized for his lifetime of service to country, state, community and alma mater. […]
Catholic chaplain accompanies sad circus workers on final tour
By Tanya Connor Catholic News Service WORCESTER, Mass. — The congregation, numbering about 50, gathered for their last Easter Mass together on the DCU Center’s arena floor. The chaplain, Father George “Jerry” Hogan, borrowed one of their colorful boxes to use as an altar. The altar cloths and his chasuble sported circus images. Costume designers […]
Effie Caldarola: Mystagogy calls all Christians
FOR THE JOURNEY At the conclusion of the Mass I attended on Easter while visiting in New Jersey, the pastor repeated what appeared to be his annual Easter joke. Many people applauded when he asked if they wanted to hear it, and many smiled knowingly, already in on the punchline. So, the Easter Bunny is […]
Chaminade University nears its $100 million campaign goal
With a newly renovated campus and more building blessings and dedications on the way, Chaminade University of Honolulu’s 10-year $100 million “Bridges to the Future” comprehensive campaign has gathered serious momentum — some $95 million, in fact. With eight months left to reach the total, the university is reaching out to alumni, friends and […]
Oakland food truck helps stem senior hunger
By Carrie McClish Catholic News Service OAKLAND, Calif. — A new shiny truck is bringing food to senior citizens in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood and nearby communities. A year in the making, the Mercy Brown Bag Program has expanded, with the truck visiting several locales and offering assistance to seniors faced with the high cost of […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The Lord is my shepherd
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10 Readings from the Acts of the Apostles frequently occur during the Easter season. They clearly show not just life in general in the first Christian community but quite expressly reveal the special place among the early Christians of the Apostles, and that Peter […]
BILAC changes its name, keeps its spirit
All’s ready for the iconic event to be called the Hawaii Islands Liturgy and Arts Conference After 40 years as the Big Island Liturgy and Arts Conference, BILAC is now the Hawaii Islands Liturgy and Arts Conference. Although BILAC moved to Oahu several years ago, now seems the right time to update the name to […]
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