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).
Parishes required to keep safe, legible, timely records
Diocesan judicial vicar Father Mark Gantley gave an example of how things can go wrong if church sacramental records are not recorded in a timely manner.
Bishop’s Circle campaign has larger goal this year
The Bishop’s Circle appeal, the diocesan fundraising campaign that seeks primarily larger donations to fund certain central diocesan operations, launched its third year with the first request letters going out this month.
Diocese in full compliance with Charter
By Kristin Leandro Special to the Herald Following a three-day site audit last month by a Mainland auditing firm, the Diocese of Honolulu has been found in full compliance with the U.S. bishops’ “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.” In June 2002, four months after the crisis of child sexual abuse by […]
Memorial Mass for Maryknoll Sister Sandy Galazin
The memorial Mass for Maryknoll Sister Sandy Galazin will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Nov. 28 at Sacred Heart Church, Punahou, followed by a reception and the opportunity to share remembrances of Sister Sandy’s ministry. In Hawaii she served as an educator, a social justice and peace activist and an advocate for clergy through Catholic […]
Prayers at the Advent wreath
FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The Leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord. All: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: Let us pray. O God, all things are made holy by your […]
It’s all about love
“We’ve always seen it as a ministry.” Ed Coda sits in a conference room at the Honolulu office of his family-run financial planning business. He and his wife Betty on Oct. 26 are taking time out of their day job to reflect on the other major work they’ve undertaken for the last three decades — teaching Natural Family Planning.
Pope blesses St. Marianne statue in D.C.
Pope Francis paused on the second day of his Sept. 22-27 whirlwind trip to the United States to gaze on a bronze likeness of Molokai’s St. Marianne Cope embracing an orphaned Kalaupapa girl, bless it, and place his hand on the child’s head.
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