Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Family of religious scouting award recipients

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The annual Scout Mass and Awards Ceremony took place on March 6 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. It recognized scouts who earned religious awards in both 2019 and 2020, covering two years because the pandemic canceled last year’s ceremony. This year’s gathering also recognized those who participated in the virtual St. […]

Photo: Memorializing their loss

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Bishop Larry Silva celebrated a special Mass on the feast of the Annunciation, March 25, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu with a ceremony for families to remember and name their miscarried children.  After Mass, those that wanted to could take a photo with Bishop Silva. The liturgy was part of the start […]

Photo: Prayers to end abortion

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Prayers to end abortion Members of Hui Maluaha, the Damien Memorial Students for Life group, and others pray and hold signs in front of the offices of Planned Parenthood Honolulu March 6 as part of the 40 Days for Life, an international multi-denominational campaign of prayer and fasting aimed at ending abortion. (Photo courtesy of […]

Photos: Inscribing their names

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Catechumens sign the Book of the Elect at the Rite of Election Feb. 21 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa as Bishop Larry Silva welcomes them. Hawaii this year will have 150 catechumens baptized and receiving the sacraments of confirmation and holy Eucharist in their parishes this Easter Vigil April 3. Because of the pandemic, […]

Photos: Ashes in a pandemic

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Clockwise from far left: Students at Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina, Maui, receive ashes sprinkled on their heads during Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 17. Distributing the ashes were Missionaries of Faith Father Robert Ni Ni and Deacon Randy Kokke, a visiting deacon from California. Students receive ashes with a Q-tip at the Newman Center/Holy […]

Photo: Open house, virtually

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Lori Carlos, director of admission of Maryknoll School, Honolulu, spoke with prospective families online, during the K-12 school’s first of two live virtual open houses Oct. 25. The event showcased Maryknoll’s academics, emphasis on Catholic values and close-knit community. It’s second open house took place Nov. 8. (Photo courtesy of Maryknoll School)  

Photo: Mass for healthcare professionals

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Deacon and physician Ricardo Burgos reads the Gospel at the annual diocesan Mass for medical and healthcare professionals, also known as the White Mass, Oct. 16 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the liturgy for doctors, nurses, health care providers and their families and friends. The Mass, which coincides with the […]