Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Kenneth Doyle: What’s the Biblical basis for purgatory?

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Q: So far as I know, the other Christian religions do not provide for a purgatory — only the Catholic Church — and I’m wondering where purgatory is mentioned either in the Bible or in Christ’s teachings. (I would like to be able to defend my faith with some clear references.) (Chesapeake, Virginia) A: Speaking […]

Saint’s relic venerated at Catholic educators conference

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More than 800 faculty and staff members from Oahu’s Catholic schools gathered at Sacred Hearts Academy in Kaimuki for a morning of spiritual and professional development at the island’s Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, Jan. 30. The theme of the conference, one of the main local events of National Catholic Schools week, was “Catholic Schools: […]

Office for Social Ministry | TALK STORY: Food and shelter

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“Land, housing and work are increasingly unavailable to the majority of the world’s population. … Demanding this isn’t unusual, it’s the social doctrine of the church.” — Pope Francis, October 2014 Pope Francis spoke these words at the World Meeting of Popular Movements in Rome, and repeated the message around the world, including during his […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb 13, 2015

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Lent is upon us, quizzicians. I hope this season of prayer and penitence deepens your faith tremendously. Enjoy the following quiz, which includes a couple of questions related to Lent amid other trivia about the universal church. 1) Saints Tradition says that if you ask for the intercession of this French saint (see photo), you […]

Official notices: Feb. 13, 2015

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Bishop’s calendar [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] February 15, 6:00 pm, Mass and blessing for the Great Aloha Run/Aloha Ke Akua Run for Vocations Participants, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. [Fr. Gary Secor] February 18, 9:10 am, Mass for Ash Wednesday, Damien Memorial School, Kalihi; 11:00 am, Mass for Ash Wednesday, Catholic […]

Maui Lenten liturgical arts conference to feature major musical talent and more

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Marianist VILAC (Valley Isle Liturgy and Arts Conference) is being offered as a Lenten Retreat/Conference, with major musical talent, for the Maui Vicariate at St. Anthony Parish, Wailuku, March 20-21. The weekend opens with a free concert at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, March 20, featuring veteran liturgical composer Marty Haugen and the younger prolific […]