Wait and see By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Although many pro-life groups immediately reacted positively to the news that the majority of Supreme Court justices seem set to overturn the court’s Roe v. Wade decision, some tempered their reaction with a continued call for more advocacy while others kept a wait-and-see approach […]
Memo: Prayers for the U.S. Supreme Court and a pending pro-life decision
Memorandum To: All Clergy of the Diocese of Honolulu From: Bishop Larry Silva Date: November 19, 2021 Re: Prayers for the U.S. Supreme Court and a pending pro-life decision Dear Priests and Deacons of the Diocese, Peace be with you! In the early days of December, the U.S. Supreme Court will deliberate on Dobbs vs. […]
Memorials for children who died before birth
By the diocesan Respect Life Office Special to the Herald Have you ever noticed a memorial for the unborn on your church grounds? If so, when was the last time you meditated or prayed at the memorial for an unborn child or the child’s parents? A memorial for the unborn is a place of love […]
Texas city’s ordinance creates ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’
By Catholic News Service LUBBOCK, Texas — After a federal court dismissed Planned Parenthood’s challenge to a Lubbock ordinance that declares the city a “Sanctuary for the Unborn,” a lawyer with the Chicago-based Thomas More Society said he believes these sanctuary cities have solid footing in Texas law. “Cities have the right to regulate businesses […]
Court’s decision to take up abortion case brings issue front and center
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court decided May 17 to take up a challenge to a Mississippi abortion law, it brought abortion back to the front burner months before the court will hear oral arguments about it this fall. The court’s announcement was not unexpected. For months, people on […]
Hyde Amendment: bipartisan history, uncertain future
By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The Hyde Amendment, born in 1976, has had a fairly long congressional history, but it could be marked for extinction. The amendment, which bans federal Medicaid funding of abortions, must be renewed each year. Hyde’s reach has extended to bans on federal funds for abortion in federal […]
Federal appeals court says Ohio can enforce Down syndrome abortion law
By Catholic News Service CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court April 13 upheld a 2017 Ohio law that prohibits doctors from knowingly participating in performing an abortion because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. In a 9-7 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, based in Cincinnati, overturned an injunction against […]
Commentary: Healing the brokenness in our church
By Deacon Ernest Carlbom Special to the Herald We just celebrated the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, reminding us of our own baptism. Through the grace of baptism, God becomes our Father, Jesus becomes our Lord, Savior and Brother. Through our faith in him we become one, united as brothers and sisters. I’m […]
Virtual march moving to KALO TV
The virtual March for Life has moved from YouTube, as reported in the Jan. 8 Hawaii Catholic Herald, to KALO TV (Spectrum 1025 and HawaiianTelcom CH 38), 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22. At 6 p.m., 10 Knights of Columbus will make the traditional March around the Hawaii State Capitol. Email Janet Hochberg at janet@hilifealliance.org for […]
Pro-lifers say Biden directed by ‘hard-core, pro-abortion forces’
By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — If President Donald Trump’s legal efforts to challenge his 2020 reelection results prove unsuccessful and Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States, pro-life advocates are finding no silver linings. “Biden will be directed by hard-core, pro-abortion forces,” said Mark Harrington, executive […]