Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Office for Social Ministry: We can make a difference

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Aloha, “We can make a difference!” These words may have been among those proclaimed by the early Christians at Pentecost when they went out to share the Good News. These words were repeated often by folks recently gathered at Catholic Charities on Oahu for a Partners in Care retreat on advocacy around homelessness and affordable […]

Ordination here of Indian priest marks anniversary of Island saint’s priesthood

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Newly ordained Sacred Hearts Father Ajit Baliar Singh celebrates the Liturgy of the Eucharist with Bishop Larry Silva, May 21. In front of the altar is the relic of St. Damien, who was ordained in the cathedral 150 years ago in 1864. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   As Sacred Hearts brother Ajit Baliar […]

Bishop asks parishes to conduct voter registration drive

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In an effort to help more Hawaii Catholics fulfill what the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls a “moral obligation” to vote, Bishop Larry Silva is asking local parishes to conduct voter registration drives during Masses over the June 21-22 weekend. Voter registration forms will be passed out in the pews and Mass-goers who are […]

Office for Social Ministry: Ohana means family

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Aloha, The Ohana Mass, which just celebrated its first year anniversary in our diocese, is a liturgy where most of the liturgical ministers (lectors, altar servers, eucharistic ministers) are persons with disabilities. All persons, including those who use walkers and wheelchairs, are encouraged to participate in the Ohana Mass in a variety of ways, such […]