Hawaii Catholic Herald Rachel’s Vineyard, a ministry in the diocesan Respect Life office that seeks to offer healing and support after abortion, is welcoming people affected by abortion — either themselves or through another person’s experience — to attend a confidential weekend retreat next month. The Oct. 10-12 retreat will provide a safe, nonjudgmental place […]
Photo: Healing Mass
Father William Tulua, parochial vicar of St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa, Kauai, blesses parishioners during a parish healing Mass March 5. Participants received the anointing of the sick. Praise and worship were led by Brenda Viado. Stephen Villanueva was the lector. It was reassuring to see people of all ages present, knowing that God’s healing always […]
Pilgrims find healing, renewal in the waters of Alberta’s Lac Ste. Anne
By Kyle Greenham Catholic News Service LAC STE. ANNE, Alberta — As she battled the aching pains of stage 4 intestinal cancer, Evelyn Mercredi slowly lifted herself from her walker and stepped into the waters of Lac Ste. Anne expecting — and receiving — healing. “I’ve been suffering so much, it was so hard just […]