Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Alapaki Kim to discuss racism in Hawaii: a faith response

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MACKEY MARIANIST LECTURE The Father Mackey Marianist Lectures: Catholicism in Prophetic Dialogue series enters its 25th anniversary year with a new format appropriate to the time of a pandemic — a Zoom meeting recorded for public viewing later on the internet. The topic is racism in Hawaii. The presenter is native Hawaiian diocesan priest Father […]

Serra Club urges parishes to do something nice for their priests

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The Serra Club of Honolulu is urging lay parish leaders to join parishes throughout the United States in honoring their priests on Sunday, Sept. 27, “Priesthood Sunday.” Serra Club of Honolulu president, Jack Kampfer, said, “We hope every parish does something to express the appreciation of their faith community for the devoted priests who serve […]

Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy: Christ encounters of the parental kind

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CATECHETICAL SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 When we think about parents as primary catechists of the Christian faith we often conjure up visions of formal instruction. But the new Directory for Catechesis states that “parents, with their daily example of life, have the most effective capacity to transmit the beauty of the Christian faith to their children.” […]

Sarah and David Herrmanns: I have the right vs. is it right?

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EMBRACING FAMILY Our lives have been filled with nonstop news stories about many people touting their freedom, the fact that they have the right to do what they want, when they want. One question that people worldwide are facing is the choice about when and where to use face masks due to the coronavirus. Rather […]

Support your union through COVID-19: Hawaii Marriage Encounter goes virtual

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In these unprecedented times of isolation and social distancing, the need for a healthy marriage relationship is more important than ever. This is especially true given the added pressures that come from this incredibly stressful time. With so much uncertainty about when large gatherings will be allowed again, and the extra precautions required of parishes, […]

Livestreamed Masses in Hawaii

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OAHU Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu Sundays, 10 a.m. Weekdays, 12 p.m.; Saturdays, 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. facebook.com/HonoluluCathedralBasilica or www.hictv.com Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 6:30 a.m.; Fridays & Saturdays, 8 a.m. facebook.com/hicocathedral Mystical Rose Oratory, Kaimuki Sundays, 10 a.m. facebook.com/mysticalroseoratoryHI/ Newman Center, Manoa Sundays, 5 […]

Rent and mortgage assistance available on the Big Island

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The Diocese of Honolulu-affiliated HOPE Services Hawaii on Aug. 24 joined five other local nonprofit organizations to launch the Hawaii County Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program (RMAP), a program that provides rent and mortgage money to households suffering financially from the coronavirus pandemic. The funds, which come from the Federal CARES Act, will provide a […]

Bishop appoints deacon, wife as respect life co-directors

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva appointed on Sept. 8 Deacon Gerald (Gary) E. and Valerie Y. Streff as co-directors of the Respect for Life Ministry in the Diocese of Honolulu taking over from Paulette Vernay who retired in mid-July. Deacon Streff continues his current diaconal ministry at St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. […]