Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Ash Wednesday, 2018

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The marking of ashes on the foreheads of Catholic faithful signals the start of the penitential season of Lent, which this year began on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, and culminates with the Easter Triduum, Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, March 30-April 1. Bishop Larry Silva, shown here in purple liturgical vestments traditional for Lent, celebrated […]

The Rite of Election

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“And now, my dear catechumens, I address you. Your own godparents and teachers and this entire community have spoken in your favor. The Church in the name of Christ accepts their judgment and calls you to the Easter sacraments. “Since you have already heard the call of Christ, you must now express your response to […]

‘Big Pentecost’ and beyond

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Isle pastors, catechists tackle Original Order challenges, embrace sacramental surprises By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald “All that is done for the Lord will bear fruit in its own time.” Bishop Larry Silva in an April 24, 2015 letter noted that the diocese’s initiative to restore the Sacraments of Initiation to their “Original […]

St. Elizabeth couple honored as Marriage Encounter’s longest married

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald At 68 years married, St. Elizabeth, Aiea, parishioners Sotero and Caridad Ragasa were recognized by Worldwide Marriage Encounter as Hawaii’s longest married couple nominated this year for that honor. Jose Alvior, who with his wife Mary Elizabeth make up the executive team of Hawaii Marriage Encounter, presented the Ragasas […]

FATHER HALBERT F. WEIDNER, CO | 1946-2018

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Punahou alum was a pastor, author By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Oratorian Father Halbert Francis Weidner, the Punahou School graduate who served in priestly ministry in Hawaii for more than 15 years, died Feb. 3 in a care home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was 71 and a priest for 41 years. Bishop […]

Brother Dennis R. Bautista, Marianists: Outrunning grace

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald As a religious and working professional who is an active person, learning to develop a contemplative side is so important. One of the things I have been working on is Centering Prayer. I appreciate the practice because it takes almost 20 minutes […]

Catholic Charities, AARP offer free tax prep for seniors

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Hawaii seniors and others who need help preparing their 2017 tax returns by the April 17 deadline have experts at two Catholic Charities Hawaii locations, one on Oahu, one on the Big Island, available to assist them. Catholic Charities and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, are teaming up […]

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