Question corner Q: I have been hearing that the “norm” in the United States is to receive Communion standing. Does this mean that people who try to kneel for Communion are breaking canon law? (Florida) A: You are correct that receiving holy Communion while standing is the local norm for the United States, but this […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Ancient traditions still offer guidance
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40. This weekend, the church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Lord, reminding us, first, of the Jewish heritage of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. For pious Jews, as were Mary and Joseph, the event of presentation was very important. Think of […]
Jaymie Stuart Wolfe: Christianity calls for total immersion
Commentary They say learning a language is like riding a bicycle, but I’m not sure I believe that. Back in the day, I was pretty good at French. Five years of instruction, mostly by Ursulines who had a vested mission interest in spreading French language and culture, gave me a much more solid foundation than […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Looking to saints on holiness journey
Commentary One of the enduring memories during a recent family pilgrimage to Italy occurred early one morning when my two oldest children, ages 7 and 5, accompanied me to morning Mass. The location was none other than the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. While we arrived a little early for the once-a-month English Mass […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: How to keep holy family heirlooms safe
Catholic social tips In our Catholic faith tradition, we dedicate the month of February to the Holy Family. As many of you know, I live in Southern California. In recent weeks, we have battled fires, and communities have been completely devastated, like the community of Lahaina over a year ago. The unpredictability of the Santa […]
March for Life organization announces speakers for Washington, D.C., event
By Kate Scanlon OSV News WASHINGTON — Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, will be among the speakers at the 52nd annual March for Life, the group said Jan. 9. DeSantis, a Catholic who ran an unsuccessful bid for the 2024 […]
Islands gear up to ‘love one another’ at March for Life
By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald As Washington, D.C., gears up for its annual March for Life, Oahu is in the final stages of preparing its march on the same day, Jan. 24, from 2-5 p.m. at the state Capitol. Hawaii island, Maui and Kauai are also readying their own respective […]
Augustine Educational Foundation executive director celebrates 25 years
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Catholic Church begins its Jubilee Year, faithful across the globe have been called by Pope Francis to be “pilgrims of hope” — to “fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future […]
New head of Catholic Charities Hawaii to focus on unity
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald With “a mix of emotion and a profound sense of responsibility,” Tina Andrade has taken the reins as president and CEO of Catholic Charities Hawaii. Andrade’s ties to CCH run deep — in fact, her first job was working as a receptionist for Catholic Charities Hawaii, then called […]
All invited to Newman Center to pray for Christian unity
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will again host the annual ecumenical Taize service this month to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. All are welcome to attend the service on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Newman Center. It will be about […]
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