Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Kenneth Doyle: May I go shopping on Sunday?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: Genesis 2:3 says that, after creating the universe, God “rested from all the work he had done.” Since the church has always viewed the seventh day (Sunday) as holy, a day of rest and worship, is it right to go shopping on Sunday (which means that store clerks have to work on […]

Letters to the Herald: Feb. 24, 2107

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  Thank you, Bishop Silva I would like to extend a hand of deep gratitude to Bishop Larry Silva for the letter he wrote to the people of the Diocese of Honolulu on the issue of the impending legislation to legalize assisted suicide (euthanasia) in our Aloha State. It was thought- provoking and sincere as […]

Official notices: Feb. 24, 2017

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  Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] February 20-28, Retreat with the Bishops of the Metropolitan Province of San Francisco, Los Altos, California. March 1, 12:00 pm, Mass for Ash Wednesday, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. March 2, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council, Kamiano Center, downtown […]

In tuxes and gowns, newlyweds look to pope for blessings, strength

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By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Each week dozens of newlyweds, dressed again in their wedding gowns and tuxedoes, come to the Vatican to receive a special papal blessing as they begin their lives together. “It’s always been a dream of mine, since I was little, to come to the audience […]

Heralding back: Feb. 24, 2017

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 17, 1967 A Lenten editorial cartoon from the Feb. 17, 1967, Hawaii Catholic Herald issue. 25 years ago — Feb. 28, 1992 Father Damien’s example speaks to age of AIDS in new TV documentary When Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen spoke in Hawaii at the Red Mass Jan. 16, […]

CRS Rice Bowl Letter: Bishop Silva — Lent a time of ‘encounter’

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Dear Friends in Christ, Peace be with you! Lent is a time to deepen our encounter with God, who became fully vulnerable in Christ to redeem us. For 42 years, U.S. Bishops have called all to participate in the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Lenten Rice Bowl to encounter Christ with vulnerable persons around the world […]

Damien, Marianne conference to feature author of ‘Dead Man Walking’

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Sister of St. Joseph Helen Prejean, author of “Dead Man Walking,” and Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, Tonga’s first cardinal, will be among the speakers at the inaugural Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Convention Center. The conference, described by organizers as “an exciting convergence of education and entertainment,” will include […]

New gender policy won’t affect Catholic Scouting units, says committee

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By Catholic News Service IRVING, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America’s new policy to accept members based on their gender identity will have no impact on Scouting units sponsored by the Catholic Church, said the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. The Boy Scouts announced Jan. 30 that effective immediately, the Texas-based organization will determine […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 24, 2017

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Here’s another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Our hodgepodge of questions includes everything from the saints to our Blessed Mother, and even a Catholic college sports tidbit. What will you learn about our awesome faith this time? 1) Saints Which of the following is NOT true about St. Casimir? a) He was a prince of the […]