Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Silva: Ash Wednesday/Valentine’s Day

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Here is a statement by Bishop Larry Silva regarding Valentine’s Day falling on the first day of Lent. In anticipation of possible requests for a dispensation from penitential fast and abstinence on Ash Wednesday because it is also Valentine’s Day, I think it is most important for us as Catholics to observe the beginning of […]

Soup? No dessert? Valentine’s Day Ash Wednesday-style

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By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Many people looking at their February calendars are doing a double-take with Ash Wednesday falling on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. The two days, steeped in tradition, don’t have too much in common beyond their religious roots. Valentine’s Day, named after St. Valentine, a third-century martyr, is all […]

Catechumens to sign their intent to be baptized in Rites of Election

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii’s catechumens, also called the elect, will make public their intention to be baptized at this year’s Easter Vigil, March 31, at five Rites of Election on four islands where they sign their names in their parish’s Book of the Elect for presentation to the bishop or bishop’s representative. […]

Deacons usually work in their home parishes … but not always

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Six of the 10 newly ordained permanent deacons have been assigned by Bishop Larry Silva to diaconal ministry in their own parishes. Four will go to parishes other than their home base. At their parish assignments, deacons assist at Mass, preach, preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals, and help […]

Official notices: Feb. 9, 2018

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] February 11, 12:00 pm, Mass for the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.[Msgr. Gary Secor] February 14, 12:00 pm, Mass for Ash Wednesday, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. February […]

Father John Catoir: Atheism

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Recently, I came across an amusing cartoon depicting two snowmen; one was rebuking the other. The caption read, “Don’t be absurd! Of course, no one made us! We evolved from random snowflakes.” Poking fun at Darwin’s theory of evolution is considered irreverent in some circles, but I take delight in it. His theory gave so […]