By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “E hiki mai kou aupuni” — “Thy kingdom come.” The episcopal motto of Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ — taken from the Our Father recited in olelo Hawaii — anchored a liturgy rich with culture and symbolism in which the Jesuit priest was ordained and installed as […]
Bishop Larry Silva: A momentous year ahead
Witness to Jesus | Feast of Our Lady of Peace Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered July 9 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, marking the opening of the bicentennial of the Catholic faith in Hawaii. Arrivals are never the beginning of a journey. As we prepare to celebrate the momentous […]
Talk Story: Live the Gospel, share the Gospel
Office for Social Ministry “God always loves us first. The beauty of the sea, this island and your faces is a reflection of his gratuitous initiative: Love precedes us, surrounds us and brings us together. The Gospel resounds where peoples meet, people welcome one another, their lives intertwine and different cultures engage in dialogue.” (Pope […]
Hawaii’s 2026 Jubilarians: Celebrating lives of discipleship
“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 […]
Red Mass speaker finds promise in community
By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In her keynote address at the Diocese of Honolulu’s Red Mass Jan. 14, Institute for Human Services Executive Director Connie Mitchell called for “radical justice” and greater government accountability in addressing homelessness, particularly for people struggling with mental illness and addiction. Mitchell spoke about “Radical […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Transparency is essential on church’s path toward healing
Commentary Clergy sexual abuse has mutilated the church. It has scourged Christ’s body. Like a rock dropped in the water, the ripples stretch out far, and they continue to reach far beyond the sins perpetrated in darkness. And, naturally, this devastating reality casts a shadow over any new pontificate in our day. Perhaps the first […]
Famed architect, five others move 1 step closer to sainthood
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A week before his death, Pope Francis advanced the sainthood causes of one woman and five men, including Antoni Gaudi, the Spanish architect who designed the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. The Vatican announced April 14 that the pope authorized the decrees during an audience […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 17, 2025
And so, my Haroldites, how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? … Same here. 🙁 Don’t give up yet! Maybe this quiz will restore your commitment to excellence. 1) DIOCESAN CALENDAR Each January, Bishop Larry Silva celebrates Mass at the ACCE. What does ACCE stand for? a) Annual Catechesis Conference for Ecumenism b) […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 3, 2025
Hauoli Makahiki Hou, my dear Haroldiphiles! May your next trip around the sun be as enjoyable as this first quiz of 2025! 1) LITURGICAL CALENDAR When does the season of Christmas end on the liturgical calendar? a) New Year’s Day b) Epiphany of the Lord c) Baptism of the Lord d) Candlemas 2) PAPAL PROTECTION […]
Mary Adamski: Volunteering with a grateful, joyous heart
View from the pew The origin of our traditional holiday of Thanksgiving was a combination of body and soul, feasting and religious observance. That is still true for thousands of celebrants who address their prayers of thanks to God in the many ways he is known by the many cultures that have made this country […]
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