Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Manaolana | Lisa’s catechism corner: Was Mary only an instrument of God?

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YOUCAT*: Mary was more than a merely passive instrument of God. The Incarnation of God took place through her active consent as well. [493-494, 508-511] When the angel spoke to Mary and told her that she would bear the Son of God, she didn’t say, “You got the wrong person.” She responded, “May it be […]

Photo: New acolyte

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Keith Cabiles holds a chalice and paten as Bishop Larry Silva confers upon him the ministry of acolyte, May 17 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel in Kaneohe. Cabiles is one of 13 men in the diocese’s seventh class studying for the permanent diaconate. The Rite of Acolyte is the last major step before their […]

Office for Social Ministry: One of three homeless men is a veteran

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Aloha, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”(John 15:13). It is fitting to remember Jesus’ words this Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who gave their lives in the service of our country. The passage also provides us the opportunity to thank all veterans who have dedicated […]

The diocese is centralizing its payroll for all church employees across the state

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A new centralized payroll system is in the works for the Diocese of Honolulu. By August, the diocesan human resources office will be processing paychecks for more than 1,000 church employees in parishes, schools and offices across the state. The human resources department currently handles payroll for only about 250 people. This includes paychecks and […]

Pope Francis, with retired Benedict, canonizes Sts. John and John Paul

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A massive crowd, an estimated one million people, is seen as Pope Francis celebrates the canonization Mass for Sts. John XXIII and John Paul II in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 27. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)   VATICAN CITY — Canonizing two recent popes in the presence of his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis praised […]

Bishop praises jubilarians’ ‘amazing work over the years’

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Dozens of well-wishers gathered at Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa May 3 to honor 19 jubilarians who are celebrating 70, 60, 50 and 25 years of service in religious and priestly life this year. The co-cathedral was festively decked with colorful springtime flowers, and a spirit of gratitude flowed throughout the congregation as Bishop Larry Silva […]

Heralding back: May 9, 2014

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — May 8, 1964 An editorial cartoon honoring the May devotion to the Blessed Mother. 25 years ago — May 12, 1989 Life and death are ‘larger than politics’ “Why me?” said Father Edgar Saguinsin. “Because it’s your day off,” Sister Grace Dorothy Lim said matter-of-factly. The Marcos […]