Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Mass for healthcare professionals

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Deacon and physician Ricardo Burgos reads the Gospel at the annual diocesan Mass for medical and healthcare professionals, also known as the White Mass, Oct. 16 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the liturgy for doctors, nurses, health care providers and their families and friends. The Mass, which coincides with the […]

Teen helps even more at her small parish after pandemic offers opportunities

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Castle High Schooler Serenity Lau has always been active at her small parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Waikane on Oahu’s eastern shore. The 16-year-old started altar serving at age 7, sang in the youth choir including as a cantor, and helps her grandparents, Diane and Colin […]

Bishop Larry Silva offers comments on same-sex civil unions

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In light of Pope Francis’ recent comments in a documentary about civil unions for those in same-sex relationships, the Diocese of Honolulu’s Bishop Larry Silva issued a statement on the topic. Bishop Silva remarked that many were surprised at the pope’s comments, as was he, but that “I have learned over the years, that often […]

ARISE from your slumber and log in to Diocesan Youth Day

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High schoolers don’t have to leave their house (or even their) bed if they want to attend this year’s Diocesan Youth Day. The Oct. 24 10-11:30 a.m. will be entirely online with both live and prerecorded virtual events. DYD’s theme this year is “ARISE” after the scripture passage from Luke 7:14, “Young man, I tell […]

Growing number of retired priests prompts special second collection

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In 10 short years, the Diocese of Honolulu could have more retired priests than active ones, creating a looming financial challenge. This is why the diocese will have its first annual Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8. For a while now, Hawaii’s diocesan […]

Kalaupapa concert a tribute to settlement’s composers

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By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa will present a virtual concert, “The Music of Kalaupapa,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the Ohana Facebook page and YouTube. The concert features some of today’s musicians paying tribute to the often-forgotten musicians and composers of Kalaupapa by playing their songs. Throughout […]

A decade inspiring hope

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Diocese-affiliated Big Island nonprofit marks 10 years fighting homelessness By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald To see the impact of HOPE Services Hawaii, you can count the number of micro-housing units it helped set up and now operates across Hawaii island. You can also browse the long list of programs it runs and the partner […]

Parish pick-up party shows no lockdown of catechetical spirit

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By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald In recent articles, I’ve shared examples of the wonderfully creative ways our parishes have risen to the challenge of evangelizing and catechizing during the coronavirus pandemic. From their careful in-person preparation for the sacraments to creating virtual lessons that engage parent and child, parish catechetical leaders operate on […]