Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Time, talent, treasure

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Engaging parishioners in tithing and getting them involved in parish ministries was the discussion of the first ever “Stewardship Day,” sponsored by the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development. On Feb. 2, more than 100 clergy and lay parish staff gathered at the Airport Honolulu Hotel to hear Father Andrew Kemberling, right below, speak about […]

Hawaii hermit is accepting email prayer requests

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Sister Bernadette Marie Meno, Hawaii’s only diocesan hermit, is accepting requests for prayers by email at hawaiicatholichermit@aol.com. Or write to her at 1450 Kaupakalua Road, Apt. A, Haiku, HI 96708. Anyone in need of prayers for any intention may write to her. Sister Bernadette made her public profession as a diocesan hermit last September on […]

Heralding back: Feb. 15, 2013

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50 years ago – Feb. 15, 1963 These Cub Scouters received the Parvuli Dei Medal Sunday in ceremonies presided over by the Most Reverend John Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Pictured with their leaders are: (Left to Right) Row 1: John Robello, Joseph Garcia, Lanford Sayson, Nick Pavia, Frederick Lau; Row 2: Claudio Casupang, Richard […]

Clergy pension fund inadequate to support next wave of retirees

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Father Gary Colton is enjoying his retirement. Since he officially stepped down from active pastoral duty last July, the Maui-based priest has remained involved in local Catholic boards, celebrated Mass at various churches and given spiritual assistance on pilgrimages and retreats. After 44 years as a diocesan parish priest, Father Colton, 70, is making the […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: First Sunday of Lent

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The temptation of Christ Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Romans 10:8-13 Luke 4:1-13 The Book of Deuteronomy provides the first reading for this first Sunday of Lent. Deuteronomy looks to the days when the Hebrews were fleeing from Egyptian slavery and making an uncertain way across the treacherous Sinai Peninsula. Even so, Deuteronomy is not a story of […]

203 catechumens to be baptized in Isle parishes this Easter

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Catholic churches across Hawaii will baptize 203 catechumens during the Easter Vigil liturgy on March 30 according to numbers supplied by the diocesan Office of Worship. In anticipation of their baptisms, the catechumens, also called the “elect,” will be welcomed in four Rites of Election this weekend on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island. […]

Hawaii Benedictines plan to stay as their Olivetan sponsorship ends

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The Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii on the hills overlooking Waialua on Oahu.   The Italy-based Olivetan Benedictine Congregation has decided to close the Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii, one of its 25 monasteries around the world, resulting in the local members exploring ways to retain their presence and ministry in Hawaii. Bishop Larry Silva is supporting […]