Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Migrants deserve prayers and protection

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Office for Social Ministry “Gratitude, the ability to give thanks, helps us appreciate the presence in our lives of the God who is love and to recognize the importance of others, overcoming the dissatisfaction and indifference that disfigure our hearts.” (Pope Francis, in his Oct. 9, 2022, homily during the canonization of missionary St. Giovanni […]

New ministry cares for ‘invisible’ seafarers

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By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald “For as in one body we have many parts, and all the parts do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another” (Rom 12:4-5). Some body parts are easily visible, yet others are hidden. If […]

The Parish News: Nov. 22, 2024

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Scouts bring catechesis to the cemetery

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By Charmaine Garcia Special to the Herald “So, you’re walking through the cemetery tonight, are you? What do you expect to see? Spooky ghosts?” With these words, the gravedigger (played by Harold Callejo) greeted us as we entered Oahu Cemetery on Nov. 2 — All Souls’ Day — for the Back from the Dead Cemetery […]

Active parishioner works to bring people to Christ

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus calling his disciples. For instance, in Matthew, he calls Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John. Jesus tells them he is going to make them fishers of men — he is going to use their talents to build his kingdom. They need simply to say […]

Thanksgiving is a day for gratitude and giving back

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. While it may not have religious origins, Thanksgiving holds a deep significance in the Catholic Church and serves as a perfect example of living the stewardship way of life. As Catholics, we […]

Annual convocation gathers priests from across the state

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Parishes across the diocese this week were a bit quieter than usual as priests left their posts to attend their annual convocation in Waikiki. The event, held Nov. 18-22 at a hotel in the visitor district, offered priests “a chance to learn, reconnect and relax with fellow brother priests,” according to Father […]

Bishop Silva calls on isle faithful to support CCHD

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Nov. 1, 2024 “Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Dan 12:3) (first reading, Nov. 17) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! Sunday, Nov. 17, is the World Day of the Poor, whose theme this year is “The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir […]