Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Theologians ask if Luther split had to be a ‘church-dividing’ event

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By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Did the split between Martin Luther and the Catholic Church in 1521 have to be what theologians call a “church-dividing” event? That is the question some theologians and historians are asking in 2017, the 500th anniversary of Luther’s posting of his 95 theses on a church door […]

Official notices: June 16, 2017

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] June 17, 8:00 am, Mass for Faith Formation Conference, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 6:00 pm, Mass for Feast Day and Blessing of New Altar, St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor] June 18, 10:30 am, Mass for Feast of […]

Bill Dodds: Staying prepared for ‘grief pockets’

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YOUR FAMILY Looking back over the past four years, I can’t pinpoint when or where the scale tipped. When my days became more “not-grieving” than grieving. It wasn’t like the changing of the seasons, knowing that by May the harshness of January would be long gone. There was no predictability. No schedule. No deadline. There […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 16, 2017

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Father’s Day is June 18, quizzicals. I’m on a roll with themed quizzes, so here we go with a special set of questions dedicated to “fathers” in our faith. 1) Saints Which of the following saints is considered the patron of parish priests? a) St. John of Capistrano b) St. John Vianney c) St. John […]

Thousands of pilgrims trek to Ugandan shrine to recall 22 martyrs

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By Godfrey Olukya Catholic News Service NAMUGONGO, Uganda — Walking more than 250 miles to keep a religious commitment is the least anyone can expect of Anna Aciro. Aciro, 62, has walked the entire distance from Aru, a village in Congo, to the Uganda Martyrs Basilica and Shrine in Namugongo to honor the memory of […]

Pauline Cooperators take the Gospel into the world

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This article was submitted by the Pauline Cooperators in Hawaii The Association of Pauline Cooperators, a lay branch of the Pauline Family which also includes Hawaii’s Daughters of St. Paul, was founded on June 30, 1917, by Blessed James Alberione. It enters its centennial year this month. The life of the Pauline Cooperator has two […]

In solemn rite, bishop ordains Alfred Guerrero to the priesthood

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva ordained Kalihi-bred Alfred Guerrero a priest May 19 at his home parish of the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in a solemn Mass that celebrated the sacredness, the unique character and the fraternity of the Catholic priesthood. The two-hour and 10-minute evening liturgy enacted the ancient rites […]

Photo: Brotherhood at Turtle Bay

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Island priests share smiles and shaka at the lobby of Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, May 18, during a break in the annual Priests’ Convocation. The weeklong convocation provided local clergy with opportunities for prayer, fellowship, leisure and learning. This year’s convocation theme was “Witness to Jesus: Go and Make Disciples of All Nations.” Among […]

Bishop Larry Silva: You can do miracles

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WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 21, delivered at the Confirmation Masses at Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo; Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue; St. Raphael Church, Koloa; and St. Catherine Church, Kapaa. What miracles will you perform? You might ask, “Who, me?!” Yes, […]

Faith Formation Conferences kick off with focus on diocesan pastoral plan

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The Diocese of Honolulu Faith Formation Conferences begin this month with Oahu sessions June 16-17. (Registration is due by June 7.) These conferences, filled with informational and inspirational sessions, provide opportunities for local Catholics to study and share their knowledge and passion on Catholic topics. The Hawaii Catholic Herald asked Kristina DeNeve, diocesan adult faith […]