Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Jenna Marie Cooper: Eucharist does not replace confession

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Question corner Q: When I was in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (commonly known as RCIA, now the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), the instructor said normal weekly Eucharist counts as a “confession,” and reception counts as “absolution.” She said in most cases, most people “don’t need to bother” the priest with […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: We need reconciliation for post-baptismal sins

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Question corner Q: How could Jesus’ death “cleanse us from our sins” and “assure our entrance into heaven”? If that is the case, why do we need confession? A: First of all, since it pertains to some of the deepest mysteries of our faith, I think the exact “mechanics” of how Jesus’ passion and death […]

Photo: Stateside observance

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Sacred Hearts Father Jeremy Sabugo hears confession at the local parallel World Youth Day observance “Stateside Young Adult Event” subtitled “An Evening with Christ and Community,” Aug. 4, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The evening began with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 6:30 p.m. and was followed by dinner fellowship. (Photo courtesy of […]

Priestly martyrdom to uphold seal of confession not new

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By Chaz Muth Catholic News Service NEW YORK — A symbol of the historical commitment priests have to the seal of confession greets people as they cross the threshold of a Catholic church in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Above the door is a stone-carved image of St. John Nepomucene holding two fingers to his lips, […]