Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

‘Laudate Deum’

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Pope warns of looming climate disasters for the planet By Gina Christian OSV News Pope Francis warns the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change — and both a paradigm shift and practical action are critically needed to avert looming disasters in nature and human society. The pope released his new apostolic exhortation […]

CARA study shows positive signs of belief in Eucharist, however …

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  By Maria Wiering OSV News Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but only 17% of adult Catholics physically attend Mass at least once per week, according to a newly published survey from Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate. The survey also revealed a […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Do all divorces require an annulment?

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  QUESTION CORNER Q: Are there certain divorce situations for Catholics that do not require annulments? I’m thinking about Justice of the Peace marriages, marriages at sea or even marriages conducted by someone who is “ordained” online. How does the church handle these types of divorce situations? (Corydon, Ind.) A: Yes, there are certain situations […]

Church in Morocco, pope offer prayers, after deadly quake

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  By Maria-Pia Negro Chin OSV News Rescuers continue to search through the rubble in the hopes of finding survivors after a powerful earthquake struck Morocco the night of Sept. 8, killing close to 2,500 people and causing widespread destruction. Search and rescue teams continue their attempt to reach those in isolated villages closer to […]

Biden: Maui will receive help for ‘as long as it takes’

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By OSV News LAHAINA, Hawaii — As the Hawaii island of Maui struggles to recover from horrific wildfires that destroyed historic Lahaina, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden toured the fire-ravaged town Aug. 21. After touring the devastation caused by the deadliest fire in the United States in more than a century, the […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: A priest talking about his grandkids?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: My new parish priest’s wife died before he became a priest. He sometimes even talks about his grandchildren during the homily. Why is this allowed? He obviously wasn’t always celibate, and I thought priests had to be celibate? (Portland, ME) A: Latin (a.k.a. “Roman”) Catholic priests are indeed expected to be celibate. […]

San Francisco Archdiocese files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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  By OSV News SAN FRANCISCO — Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco announced Aug. 21 the archdiocese has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization “to facilitate settlements” with survivors of clergy abuse. The decision came after much reflection and prayer, and consultation with the archdiocese’s financial and legal advisers, he said in a […]