The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation in the Diocese of Honolulu, was celebrated statewide Dec. 9 — one day after its usual date on the calendar. The second Sunday of Advent also fell on Dec. 8 this year, and it is deemed more important in the liturgical calendar. At the […]
Paris and world prepare for reopening of Notre Dame
By Caroline de Sury OSV News PARIS — In 2017, The New York Times reported that Notre Dame Cathedral was in dire need of a makeover. Weather and time had taken a toll on the edifice. Broken gargoyles were replaced by plastic and limestone crumbled at the touch, with a renovation expected to exceed $180 […]
Official notices: Dec. 6, 2024
Bishop’s schedule Dec. 6, 9 a.m., Augustine Educational Foundation board of directors, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe; 6 p.m., St. Francis Healthcare System’s “Light Up a Memory” tree-lighting ceremony, St. Francis Kupuna Village Courtyard, Honolulu. Dec. 7, 9 a.m., Diocesan Pastoral Council (virtual); 12:30 p.m., Starlight Starbright, Women’s Community Correctional Center, Kailua; 3 p.m., […]
Immaculate Conception recheduled, obligation remains
Just a reminder: Bishop Larry Silva has designated Dec. 9 this year as a holy day of obligation in the Diocese of Honolulu. That’s the day assigned for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which normally falls on Dec. 8. However, this year, Dec. 8 is the Second Sunday of […]
Marian feast, rescheduled, still day of obligation
Bishop Larry Silva has designated Dec. 9 this year as a holy day of obligation. That is the day assigned for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which normally falls on Dec. 8. However, Dec. 8 this year is the Second Sunday of Advent, which takes precedence. Catholics in the […]