Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Larry Silva | 2018 Easter message: Transformed and led into fullness of life

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Opioid addiction has become a public health hazard. Many states are considering legalizing recreational marijuana. The teen suicide rate is appalling, and while we lament this fact, we seek ways for others who are suffering pain to end their own lives legally. When things become difficult in relationships many simply walk away from them. While […]

Father Frankie C. de los Reyes, Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament: The living, breathing Christ

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald One year, I noticed a lot of caterpillars crawling about on a tree outside. Unfortunately, I also saw a number of birds entering into their space and eating them. Being a lover of nature, I got the idea to move the caterpillars […]

Heralding back: March 23, 2018

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — March 22, 1968 Father Gabriel Van den Broucke, SS.CC., kneels before the Most Reverend John J. Scanlan, Bishop of Honolulu, during his installation as new pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Waikane. Father Joseph Ferrario was acting master-of-ceremonies. Catholics of the area attended the […]

Against our human nature: Legalizing physician-assisted suicide would forever alter the doctor-patient relationship in Hawaii

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Analysis By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In a letter to Catholics last year, Bishop Larry Silva pointed out the striking irony of a law that would permit what has been genteelly called “death with dignity.” “Proponents speak of the autonomy of the individual to make his or her own choice about when to die,” […]

Pretty face, bright eyes: The third in her family sent to Kalaupapa, Elizabeth Kahihikolo lived there 62 years

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By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald KALAUPAPA — Nearly 30 years ago during my first visit to Kalaupapa, I walked by the Kalaupapa Hospital. A woman’s voice unexpectedly called out: “Who are you?” I looked up at the window and saw a pretty face with bright eyes and a big smile behind the screen. […]

Engaging for a day in the culture of parish stewardship

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald About 175 parishioners from 40 parishes on four islands converged on the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Feb. 17 to immerse themselves in the culture of stewardship, the biblical mindset of generosity and service updated and invigorating today’s parish leaders. Bishop Larry Silva began the day at 8 a.m. with […]

Cathedral sanctuary: stripped

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Story and photos by Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald If these coral walls could talk, they would share stories of Hawaii’s saints, faith-filled families and generations of God’s great work. The Hawaii Catholic Herald got a literal “behind the scenes” look Feb. 15 at the renovations taking place in the sanctuary of the […]