Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Kathleen T. Choi: Prayers from the porch

by

I didn’t observe Good Friday at my own parish this year. I had to attend a funeral, and another church was closer. I was a few minutes late, and the church was packed. People sat or stood by all the entrances. A hospitality minister brought a folding chair and settled me on the porch near […]

Flurry of briefs seeks to shape court’s look at same-sex marriage

by

WASHINGTON — When it takes up same-sex marriage cases from four states April 28, the Supreme Court will officially be considering just two constitutional questions. But judging from the outpouring of friend-of-the-court or “amicus” briefs, the court is expected to affect the very definition of marriage in American society. Around 120 “amicus” briefs filed with […]

Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Respect the environment, respect the people

by

This month Pope Francis will gather in Rome experts from around the world to discuss global climate change and its impact on our planet, including the connection of our environmental stewardship to the campaign of international Catholic aid organization Caritas, “One Human Family — Food for All.” The Vatican hopes this summit will “help build […]

Heralding back: April 24, 2015

by

NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — April 23, 1965 Some two years ago wind and rain did extensive damage to St. Ann’s wooden-framed school building. Since then temporary arrangements provided the classroom needs of the children of St. Ann’s. This Sunday at 2:00 p.m. the Most Reverend James J. Sweeney, Bishop of Honolulu, […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 24, 2015

by

Hola, Heraldites! The end of April is drawing near, and we’ll soon be entering a new month. Time flies when you’re celebrating the awesome season of Easter! Here’s my latest quiz for your taking. 1) Saints Which Italian saint, whose feast day is May 1, is a patron for patients who are suffering from cancer? […]

Official notices: April 24, 2015

by

Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] April 24, 6:00 pm, St. Francis Kupuna Village Phase I Grand Opening, St. Francis Healthcare, Liliha Campus. April 25, 8:00 am, Mass for 2015 Knights of Columbus Annual Meeting, Ala Moana Hotel; 10:00 am, Confirmation Mass, Sacred Hearts Parish, Lanai. [Fr. Gary Secor]; […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The Good Shepherd

by

Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 The first reading this weekend is from Acts of the Apostles. Acts is fascinating. It reveals the priorities and beliefs of the first Christians. The setting is Jerusalem. A Christian community has formed, very visibly and deliberately clustered around Peter and the other Apostles. Prayer, […]

Patriarch: World remains silent about missing bishops

by

BEIRUT — Commemorating the second anniversary of the kidnapping of two Syrian bishops, the Greek Orthodox patriarch lamented the indifference of the international community about their fate. “We hope that the bishops are alive, but unfortunately the world is silent and nobody has provided physical evidence,” Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X of Antioch said in […]