Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

‘Making God’s love visible’

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Ohana and Gospel values inspire outreach at Catholic Charities Hawaii during Christmastime and beyond By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald A widowed mother raising two young daughters and a pre­teen son is aided into permanent housing, starting a new life from scratch after living in a transitional shelter for many months. A family […]

Bishop Silva to celebrate pre-Christmas novena of dawn Masses

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Following venerable Filipino Advent traditions, Bishop Larry Silva will wake up early to celebrate eight early morning Misa de Gallo Masses and one evening Simbang Gabi Mass, Dec. 16-24, at nine churches on Oahu and Maui. Many Island parishes will open their doors in the pre-dawn hours for a nine-day novena before Dec. 25 for […]

Photos: Christmas joy shining brightly

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The diocesan prison ministry hosted its annual “Star Light, Star Bright” Christmas party at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Dec. 9. With games, crafts, food, music and a visit from Santa Claus (Deacon Richard Abel in costume, top right), Star Light, Star Bright is a day of fun where women inmates reunite with […]

Nativity scene, Christmas tree are visible signs of God’s compassion

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A Nativity scene and Christmas tree, like those displayed in St. Peter’s Square, are visible reminders of God’s benevolence and closeness to all men and women, Pope Francis said. The traditional Christmas displays are “the signs of the heavenly Father’s compassion, of his participation and […]

Talk story: Becoming a more universal family

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Let us draw inspiration from the words of Saint John Paul II: ‘If the dream of a peaceful world is shared by all, if the refugees’ and migrants’ contribution is properly evaluated, then humanity can become more and more a universal family and our earth a true common home.’” (Pope Francis, […]

Photo: Everyone loves a parade

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School and youth ministry students from St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe participated in the Kaneohe holiday parade Dec. 3 with a marching unit and a float. Parents, catechists and youth leaders joined the fun as marchers and chaperones. The float displayed a Bible adorned by palm trees and the Holy Nativity scene. Pictured are banner […]