OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Blessed are the hands that reach beyond every barrier of culture, religion and nationality, and pour the balm of consolation over the wounds of humanity.” (Pope Francis, First World Day for the Poor) Just as the Lord hears the cry of the poor (Psalm 34), we are all called to do […]
Fall sale offering country goodies and more
The St. Rita Parish, Haiku, Maui, seventh annual Fall Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 4, will feature a huge rummage sale, fresh produce, plants, jams, jellies and pickled items and scrumptious breads baked by the St. Rita bakers. Beef teriyaki plate, Portuguese bean soup and gandule rice are on the food venue. Also featured […]
DPC Report: A lot of work, but I asked for it
DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL By Ryan Agcaoili Special to the Herald Be careful of what you ask for, they said. Did I listen? No. A few years ago, I, much like many of you, asked God what exactly he wanted from me. I sat in the pews, attended the young adult nights, and chaperoned youth ministry […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: People leaving right after Communion
QUESTION CORNER Q: I am surprised by the number of people who regularly leave church immediately after receiving the Eucharist. In the diary of St. Faustina, Jesus says how sad he is that people treat him as a dead object and busy themselves with other things. It is distracting and disruptive of my own personal […]
Greg Erlandson: The hollow man
AMID THE FRAY What savagery lies in the breast of man? Two recent television epics ask us to contemplate this question. The first is Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s magnificent documentary, “The Vietnam War.” The other epic is the massacre in Las Vegas. A lone gunman used his hotel room as a sniper’s nest, ambushing […]
Heralding back: Oct. 20, 2017
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 20, 1967 Bishop Scanlan stands before the altar and reads the prayers of blessing upon this new chapel which will serve both the Sisters of St. Francis and the students. He is flanked by Father Francis Kelliher, M.M., pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Very Rev. Harold […]
Father John Catoir: Tell it like it is
To some, the devil is nothing more than a silly Halloween costume. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Las Vegas massacre cannot be explained as a mental health issue. It was pure evil that manifested itself as demonic madness. Those who deny the existence of Satanic malice have a lot to learn. […]
St. Anthony offering bereavement retreat
November is the traditional month for remembering our faithful departed. St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley is offering a one-day spiritual retreat for those mourning the loss of a loved one, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3351 Kalihi Street, Honolulu. Sacred Hearts Sister Marie Lemert and Malulani Kamanu will lead participants through […]
Effie Caldarola: Father Edward Flanagan’s legacy
FOR THE JOURNEY The tall, good-looking priest had the craggy profile prompting the comment, “He had the map of Ireland written all over his face.” Father Edward Flanagan was the founder of Boys Town, an innovative village for runaway and orphaned boys near Omaha, Nebraska, a landmark that revolutionized the treatment of neglected kids. Although […]
Parish hosting forum on assisted suicide
The Adult Faith Formation team of St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe, and the Hawaii Family Forum will present a panel discussion on assisted suicide and the spiritual, medical and legal reasons to say “no” to this practice, Nov. 9, 7-9 p.m. at St. Ann Church. The speakers include Deacon Walter Yoshimitsu of the Hawaii Catholic Conference, […]
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