Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Voter’s prayer guide: ‘Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections’

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Voting in our Nov. 3 elections is extremely important. To help us discern the Lord’s will as we express our preferences in the election, Bishop Larry Silva offers “Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections.” We urge all to use these reflections and Scriptures to inform your decisions about the […]

Talking world peace

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A principal’s impromptu conversation with a group of sixth grade boys gets ‘deep’ By Wendy Castillo Special to the Herald On this International Peace Day, Sept. 21, I had planned to interview many “learners” from different grades about what peace means to them. But I found myself at a lunch table with five of our […]

New regulations ease up a bit on church restraints

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The loosening of some coronavirus pandemic regulations by the Mayor Kirk Caldwell Sept. 23 has meant a slight relaxing of some constraints affecting Catholic worship and ministries. How the new rules affect church practices was explained in a five-point memorandum sent Sept. 23 by the diocesan Office of Worship to “clergy, parishes and the faithful.” […]

Marianist from Kalihi to make final vows

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Marianist Brother Allen Agpaoa Pacquing, of Honolulu, will make his final profession of vows as a member of the U.S Province of the Society of Mary, or Marianists, Oct. 3, in Guadalupe Chapel at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The profession will be livestreamed at 5 p.m. (CST) at marianist.com/vows. […]

Talk story: Day for the world’s migrants and refugees

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “World Day for Migrants and Refugees 2020 is an opportunity to reflect on the global contributions of immigrants and refugees, and highlight the work of the church to welcome, protect and integrate them. We are reminded that regardless of our background, we are all built in the image of God and […]

Bishop’s Circle Appeal 2020-2021 comes amid ‘challenging times’

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Last year’s Bishop’s Circle Appeal began a full pandemic ago. Things, of course, have changed and the need is only greater. This year’s appeal letter is in the mail the first week of October. In it, Bishop Larry Silva explains what is needed. “As people of God, we are indeed called to assist one another […]

Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon spared from wildfires

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Wildfires in Oregon this August and September have caused extensive damage and air quality issues in the state and surrounding areas, including at a Benedictine abbey and seminary with Hawaii ties. Three wildfire hotspots burning in the Willamette Valley threatened Mount Angel Abbey and Seminary in Western Oregon in […]

Photo: Blessings for new academic year

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  Marianist Father Martin Solma celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit Sept. 18 in the Mystical Rose Oratory for Chaminade University of Honolulu’s annual spiritual convocation blessing the new academic year. Attendance was limited by social distancing, but the liturgy was livestreamed. The convocation included a re-commitment ceremony for the Marianist Educational Associates, a […]