Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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. […]

Talk Story: Finding solidarity in diversity

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY  “Solidarity today is the road to take toward a post-pandemic world, toward the healing of our interpersonal and social sicknesses. There is no other way.” (Pope France, gerneral papal audience, Sept. 2) In his first in-person public papal audience since COVID-19 restrictions began in March, Pope Francis expressed his joy in […]

Galapagos priest incardinated into diocese

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva on Sept. 8 incardinated into the Diocese of Honolulu Father Ornoldo Cherrez who is originally a priest of the Apostolic Vicariate of Galapagos, Ecuador. “We congratulate and welcome him!” the bishop wrote Sept. 5 in his official announcement of the priest’s new status. Incardination, generally speaking, […]

Humbled & honored: Interview with Catholic Charities Hawaii head

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‘The word of the moment seems to be surge. So we did see a surge in our donations to kind of match the need.’ By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Robert “Rob” Van Tassell became the new president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Hawaii this past fall. Van Tassell is originally from Washington […]

A letter from Bishop Silva to all Catholic school educators in the Diocese of Honolulu

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August 15, 2020 To all Catholic school educators in the Diocese of Honolulu Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! Even though each school is having its own Mass of the Holy Spirit because the coronavirus prevents us from having our traditional island-wide gathering, be assured of my solidarity with all of you as […]