OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “We should always look to Our Lady, Star of the Sea and Mother of Hope. May we work together to advance toward a new horizon of love and peace, of fraternity and solidarity, of mutual support and acceptance.” Pope Francis, World Day of Peace Message, Jan. 1, 2021, “A Culture of […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Dreams of peace and goodwill
WITNESS TO JESUS | CHRISTMAS This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for Christmas delivered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa for the Mass during the Night, and at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace for the Mass during the Day. Defund the police! This was a slogan […]
Talk story: A Child is born to us
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “God came among us in poverty and need, to tell us that in serving the poor, we will show our love for him.” (Pope Francis, Christmas Eve homily) Stargazers around the world were blessed this holiday season to witness the rare astronomical event of Jupiter and Saturn moving closer together in […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: The Cornelius encounter
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD Isaiah 42:14, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:7-11 This weekend the church invites us to celebrate the great Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, great because it commemorates a very important event in the life of Jesus and in the unfolding of salvation but also draws our attention to marvelous […]
Father Patrick Killilea, SSCC: Star of Wonder
KALAUPAPA DIARY “O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.” (John Hopkins Jr., 1857) I am not exactly known as a stargazer but I do recall times in my high school years when, during class time, I caught myself looking out […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Keeping online practices into the new year
CHURCH SOCIAL TIPS It seems there has never been a new year more globally anticipated than 2021 following the challenges associated with the pandemic. Efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 shuttered businesses and churches, inspiring parishes to develop new online ways to connect with parishioners and practice the faith. I wrote about some of […]
Father Joseph A. Ayinpuusa, diocesan priest: A priest because of the people
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I have learned a lot during my stay in Hawaii. Coming from Africa, where the church is completely different from here, has given me newer insights into the Catholic faith. The Catholic Church in Africa is a very youthful one, composed of […]
Mark Clark: Joseph’s story … live, love, learn and leave a legacy
PLANNED GIVING As a young boy, Joseph was baptized in his neighborhood Catholic church and went on to attend the parish school, sing in the choir, and marry his sweetheart at the altar in the presence of his beloved church family. Joseph also raised his children faithfully in this parish community, and for over 60 […]
Effie Caldarola: How generous are we?
FOR THE JOURNEY Someone I know is a waiter. Like restaurants across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, his establishment has been open, closed, carry-out only, 50% capacity — in other words, his income has bounced like a yo-yo. The other evening, with renewed closure rules going into effect, he served his last table. He […]
Richard Doerflinger: The problem of political theologians
A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY Some say religious leaders get too involved in politics. But we should also worry about politicians who wander into theology. One example comes from Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia, while announcing new restrictions on social gatherings due to growing COVID-19 cases. To justify placing further restrictions on church services, he urged […]
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