Decree promulgating norms for Catholic parochial cemeteries (The Norms are published on page 20 of this issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald) His Holiness Pope Francis said when visiting a cemetery: “A cemetery is sad, it reminds us of our loved ones who have passed on. It also reminds us of the future, of death. […]
Deacon Keith Cabiles: Celebrating ohana in life and death
RESTING IN PEACE The beloved and comforting concept of “ohana” (family) is deep-rooted in the hearts and minds of the people of Hawaii. We thrive on our love for our immediate and extended families, which often include dear friends. In turn, we flourish and are nurtured by the love our families have for us. We […]
Resting in peace at one’s parish
Diocese plans to introduce ‘a wonderful program’ that will provide a ‘continuum of spiritual care, allowing multi-generations to be laid to rest together in their chosen place of worship By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A long time ago, Catholics in Hawaii were buried in the graveyard of the parish where they were baptized, their […]
Diocese supporting bill that would permit church columbaria
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is expressing strong support for a state House bill that would allow places of worship to build on their properties columbaria — sites for the storage of funeral urns — that are exempt from the requirements established for commercial cemeteries. The diocesan position statement in […]
New diocesan task force will regulate Catholic cemeteries, columbariums
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has put together a new task force that’s looking at centralizing Catholic cemeteries and the potential to create parish columbariums. The task force came together in June and will meet monthly for the next year. Father Anthony Rapozo, pastor of St. Catherine Parish on Kauai, […]
