Many Island parishes will once again open their doors in the wee hours of the morning nine days before Dec. 25 for “Misa de Gallo,” the festive Filipino tradition of Advent-tide dawn Masses. Bishop Larry Silva is scheduled to join the early-rising faithful as the main celebrant at eight Misa de Gallo liturgies on Oahu […]
Deacon ohana cookbook benefits prison ministry
“Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” A new cookbook published by the diocese’s eighth deacon formation class opens with this Scripture quote from 1 Corinthians 10:31. The verse sums up well the purpose behind this project — sharing food and faith for a good cause.
Honor loved ones by lighting up a tree
St. Francis Hospice invites the community this month to honor the memory of family and friends this Christmas season at two 27th annual “Light Up a Memory” tree lighting ceremonies. The events, which are free, offer encouragement and support, holiday entertainment and refreshments.
National speaker to address stewardship workshop
The diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development is sponsoring a free “Parish Stewardship Presentation” for parish stewardship leaders, 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 12 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 1525 Waimano Home Road in Pearl City. This event will feature author and speaker Leisa Anslinger, co-director of Catholic Life and Faith, a center for […]
Hawi rectory needs repair. Can you help?
By Lee Rivera Special to the Herald We are blessed to have our Sacred Heart Church in Hawi here on the Big Island. However, the rectory, where our administrator Father Elias Escanilla resides, is badly in need of repair and renovation, inside and out. The house was built in the 1930s, more than 75 years […]
Guest commentary: Seeking the Lord in a loving community
Couples for Christ By Ruby Mae Galiza-Baldovi Special to the Herald As a part of the Catholic organization Couples for Christ in Hawaii for more than a decade, I would like to honor the organization by sharing how it has blessed my life. I will never forget the memories, challenging moments and blissful experiences with […]
Guest commentary: Everyone can do something
Most of us are faring OK. We have shelter and ample food. However, many in our state are not so blessed. Many are homeless and houseless for any number of reasons such as poverty, job loss, illness, drug addiction or mental illness.
Talk Story: A year of mercy for the prisoner
According to scriptural tradition, a Jubilee Year is one in which prisoners are freed, debts are forgiven and the mercies of God are manifested. Such blessings have and are being experienced by many here in Hawaii, thanks to many volunteers, supporters and parishioners putting faith into action.
A day full of joy, ‘seven times over’
The night of Nov. 10 will be one of joyful memories for the Catholic community of Lanai, as seven couples from Sacred Hearts Church had their marriages convalidated during a special Mass that celebrated faith, family and love.
Bishop’s Message: Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In December we begin the Jubilee Year of Mercy. On November 22, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, when there will be a special second collection for the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
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