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Grief for a place of welcome

08/30/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

REFLECTION By Sherry Hayes-Peirce Special to the Herald On Aug. 9, I switched on the Today Show as is my morning routine and was devastated to see Front Street in Lahaina with flames advancing toward the historic banyan tree. My heart sank and memories of my time with my dearly departed husband and I sitting […]

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My retirement: Sweet fragrance of ministry

08/30/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

This reflection is by the diocesan Director of Faith Formation, formerly the Director of Religious Education, who is retiring on Sept. 1. By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald During a moving symphony performance, there is an exquisite moment of silence at the end of each movement just prior to the applause. That quiet time […]

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Holy moments

06/21/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

According to “Holy Moments” a book by Matthew Kelly of Dynamic Catholic, our society needs change and “holy moments” are a way to get us to a more holy place. A holy moment is a grace-filled, prayer-directed action that allows us to collaborate with God to change how we respond to any given situation. Holy […]

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Christian Raquepo: Resurrecting the Legion of Mary

05/24/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

COMMENTARY When I applied to be enrolled as a student at our Damien Memorial School, I remember keenly putting down the Legion of Mary as one of my organizations of interest. At that time, I was a catechumen preparing to receive the Easter Sacraments of Initiation. It was only after the slow and safe return […]

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Memorial Day: My father sacrificed his life for his family and his homeland

05/24/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Josephine “Joey” D. Pablo Special to the Herald My father, Augusto Canuto Dicsen (1907-1944), a convert and civilian, died during World War II in his homeland, the Philippines. My mother shared memories of his death in bits and pieces before she died. Memories of my father came alive when I looked at family photographs […]

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Commentary: Taking baby steps forward post-Roe

02/15/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

  By Deacon Gary and Valerie Streff Special to the Herald Where will we go in this the first year of the post-Roe era? On June 24, 2022, with a historic ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade ending the constitutional right to abortion in our nation. The decision returned abortion laws back […]

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Reflections of Bishop Larry Silva on Pope Benedict XVI

01/18/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Bishop Larry Silva Bishop of Honolulu It was on May 5, 2005, that I learned I was selected by the newly-elected Pope Benedict XVI to be the new Bishop of Honolulu, although the public announcement was not until May 17. I was one of the first bishops in the world to be named by […]

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What is the next step?

01/18/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Easter Almuena Special to the Herald “What is the next step?” is a phrase from the podcast “The Bible in a Year” popularized by Father Mike Schmitz of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, during the pandemic. This whole series is based on a more relaxed approach authored by Jeff Cavins to understanding the salvation […]

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COMMENTARY: ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH

09/14/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

  60 years bringing God’s people together By Christian Salehi Special to the Herald This year, St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua celebrates 60 years of bringing God’s people together. Established in 1962, this parish has been at the heart of the Enchanted Lake neighborhood, bringing together many outstanding priests, deacons and laity. Mike and […]

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Maryknoll Sisters embrace new mission presence

08/17/2022 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

We take a new step in history as climate change leads to worldwide migration, violence, racism, & poverty threatens peace & justice in so many parts of our world, our Sisters see the urgent need to ask how and where they are most needed today? Learn more: https://t.co/nEsMF4dGLR pic.twitter.com/SouDCT1Q93 — Maryknoll Sisters (@MaryknollSister) August 9, […]

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