The diocesan Office of Worship last month published a list of special liturgical days to be observed in the Diocese of Honolulu in the year 2017. These include “holy days of obligation,” various “solemnities,” and “memorials” specific to Hawaii.
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Mary, our mother
On Jan. 1, Pope Francis reminded us that Mary, the Mother of God, is a vital guide for all times. Our Holy Father focused on our mother Mary’s qualities as vital resources for our mission as church.
Father Gary Secor named monsignor
Bishop Larry Silva surprised diocesan vicar general Father Gary Secor with a very special announcement at the Christmas party for diocesan staff Dec. 22 – a newly minted title, “Monsignor.”
A look back at 2016
A month-by-month review of Catholic news in Hawaii in the past year as reported in the Hawaii Catholic Herald.
Stewardship Day set with a slate of sessions on time, talent, treasure
The diocesan Stewardship and Development office will host its fifth annual “Stewardship Day,” Jan. 28 at Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala. This year’s Stewardship Day features a keynote presentation by Father Andrew Kemberling, chairman of the board for the International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC).
Upcoming rites bring deacon candidates closer to ordination
On Jan. 15, 2017, in a special liturgical ceremony at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe at 2 p.m., deacon formation Class 9 members will publicly declare their willingness to be candidates for the permanent diaconate. The diocese’s eighth permanent deacon class, whose members have already completed four years of formation, is scheduled to receive the Rite of Acolyte on Feb. 12, 2017, at St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel.
Photos: Around the diocese
Parishioners at St. Anthony Church, Kalihi, capped off a year of celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the parish with a “Centennial Choral Fest,” Nov. 20. Members of the Japanese Religious Committee for the World Federation came to Hawaii earlier this month to attend memorial services for the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Birthday Blessings
“Thanks from the bottom of our heart for your daily witness, which nourishes our hopes and our dreams, and gives us continuous glimmers of light.” These were the words of thanks that Pope Francis heard on the afternoon of his 80th birthday, Dec. 17, after celebrating breakfast with a group of homeless persons.
The house that mercy built
“Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees him. Shows us your face and we will be saved.” Gathered in the living room of the “Mercy House” on Nov. 27, friends and benefactors of this special project prayed these words in unison.
Bishop Larry Silva’s 2016 Christmas message: Listening for angel voices
We need to pay more attention to angels! “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:14) That was their message to the shepherds that first Christmas night, and if we are attentive, it is their message to all of us as well.
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