Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father Kenneth Doyle: What if the Eucharist is stolen? Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: I have recently volunteered to attend adoration of the Blessed Sacrament as a “guardian.” I do this twice a week. I have been wondering this: What happens if the monstrance and Eucharist is stolen? The monstrance can be replaced, but I have heard that a priest may have to reconsecrate the church […]

Brett Robinson: Technological awe shouldn’t cloud our sense of God

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THEOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY Technology has a certain mystical quality to it, especially when you don’t understand fully how it all works. I am still amazed when I flip on a light switch or turn on the tap water. Am I God? Did I just create light and bring waters down from the heavens? When I […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Is donating my body allowed? What do you pray when entering a church?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: At my death, I would like to donate my body to the local medical school for their continued research and training of students. Is this allowed in the Catholic Church? (Kailua, Hawaii) A: Yes, it is allowed — but with certain cautions. The Catholic Church teaches that it is permissible and even […]

Eva Andrade: Finding funds in all the wrong places

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT The nation is dreadfully divided and families are struggling to get back to a more normal life. While local leadership begins cautiously to reopen the economy, the discussion continues on how best to help Hawaii’s residents. Therein lies the crux of where Hawaii’s legislators are focusing their attention and action this legislative session […]

Sister M. Bernarda Sindol, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Five years turns to 53

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I thought “It’s only five years. It will come and go,” when I was told of being assigned to Hawaii. I had just finished taking my final exams at the University of San Agustin and was looking forward to graduation. But two weeks […]