By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Choosing new members of the College of Cardinals, Pope Francis once again looked to countries and particularly to dioceses that were not and never had been represented in the body that advises the pope and bears responsibility for electing his successor. Announcing the names of 17 […]
Father Emerson Delos Reyes, diocesan priest: Finding God in everything
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Saint Francis of Assisi has been a great inspiration to me. He was a lover of nature, and found God in even the smallest flower. For many of us, the tiny flowers that come out especially during summer may not seem to […]
Effie Caldarola: Are outward signs of faith offensive?
FOR THE JOURNEY I am settling into my cramped seat in a small aircraft when I smell it: the nauseating odor of fried food in close quarters. I turn, ready to glare, when I see that the culprit, a middle-aged man, is bowed in prayer over his meal, hands folded, eyes closed. All is forgiven. […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The humble man is rewarded
13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 The Book of Sirach, one of those books classified by scholars collectively as the Wisdom Literature, provides this weekend’s first Scriptural reading. The Wisdom Literature began when devout Jews and conscientious Jewish parents realized that, in the midst of the pagan […]
Sister working in Aleppo says families all over city live in fear
By Simon Caldwell Catholic News Service LANCASTER, England — A religious sister working with Christian families in Aleppo, Syria, has criticized Western media for their allegedly biased coverage of the six-year conflict. Sister Annie Demerjian, a member of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary, questioned why Western journalists focused on the plight of people in […]
Commentary: Fatima visit inspires Portuguese sisters
By Monica Cobb-Adams Special to the Herald Only by the grace of God were my sister Debra Stephenson and I able to go on a pilgrimage in 2013 to Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. We visited many beautiful, holy places. One of the highlights was Fatima in Portugal, a place special to me because of […]
Heralding back: Oct. 21, 2016
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Oct. 21, 1966 The Most Reverend James J. Sweeney began the blessing of the new buildings of Our Lady of the Mount Church in the entrance to the convent. He is seen reciting the liturgical prayers of blessing surrounded by Father Joseph Ferrario, Father Eugene Morin, SS.CC. […]
International statue visiting Isles next year
The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, will be in Hawaii from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. This visit is part of the two-year Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima’s appearance to the three children of Fatima, Portugal in […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 21, 2016
We are moseying into the latter parts of the year, quizzicians. My did 2016 zoom by. This quiz will take you to the end of October through All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Learning about the Catholic faith doesn’t stop, no matter the season. 1) Saints Which saint, whose feast day is Nov. 4, […]
Official notices: Oct. 21, 2016
Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] October 22, 9:00 am, Diocesan Youth Day, St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe. October 23, Pilgrimage to Kalaupapa, Molokai. October 25, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 11:30 am, Stewardship and Development Commission, Chancery; 6:30 pm, Confirmation Mass, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. […]
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