Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Mary, Star of the Sea Parish offers bereavement support

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has reactivated its bereavement ministry offering consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If […]

Marriages within church continue to decline

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Local and national observers cite changes within society and the COVID-19 pandemic By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald A recent study shows that across the country, fewer and fewer adults are getting married — including within the Catholic Church. In Hawaii, statistics confirm that fewer Catholics are getting married within the Diocese of Honolulu every […]

Hawaii’s 2024 JUBILARIANS

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“God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of humanity.” Prayer of […]

Catholic Charities USA chief praises islands’ response to crises

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA visited Hawaii earlier this month to see the aftermath of last year’s devastating wildfire in Lahaina and to thank staff members of the organization’s Hawaii branch for their efforts in facing that crisis as well as others across the islands. Catholic […]

Blessing of oils a key part of Lenten season

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald During Lent, bishops all over the world bless oil that will be used throughout the year for sacraments. In the Diocese of Honolulu, it’s no different. With Easter upon us, priests from different islands have been assisting Bishop Larry Silva with blessing the oils during chrism Masses. Bishop Silva […]

Play about St. Marianne benefits Joseph Dutton Guild

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  The Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference is hosting “November’s Song,” a one-person play about St. Marianne Cope’s years serving in the Hansen’s disease settlement of Kalaupapa, April 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Honolulu’s Brad Powell Theatre, 65 Iwilei Road, Suite 101. The event, presented by The Actors’ Group, is a fundraiser for […]

Big Island churches host renowned composer for 2 evenings of Psalms

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Internationally recognized Catholic composer Francesca LaRosa will be featured at an evening of Psalms with Eucharistic adoration on April 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona, and April 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Papaikou. Both events start at 7 p.m. and are free. LaRosa’s music is played in churches all over the […]

Newman Center welcomes all to Good Friday Taize Prayer

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The University of Hawaii’s Newman Center will again sponsor the traditional Good Friday Taize Prayer around the Cross March 29 at 7:30 p.m. The candlelit ceremony includes chants, prayers, reflections, a Scripture reading of the Passion and a period of meditative silence. The prayer culminates with small groups of participants kneeling and […]