Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Order of Malta is seeking ill persons to take on pilgrimage to Lourdes

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  The Order of Malta Western Association U.S.A. is looking for Hawaii Catholics with a life changing illness or physical challenge to go on a pilgrimage next year, May 2-10, to wash in the healing waters of Lourdes, France. The trip is free for the ill person, whom the Order of Malta refers to a […]

Hawaii’s Franciscan Associates install co-directors, recommit members

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The Franciscan Associates in Hawaii, on Sept. 17, installed their co-directors and accepted the recommitments of active members. Their new co-director, Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Marie Jose Romano, was installed with current co-directors, Socorro DeGuzman and Joy Yadao. All active associates recommitted for another three years. Sister Donna McGartland, council member […]

The synodality report

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The diocese submits its findings from consultation sessions held in preparation for the 2023 Synod in Rome By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In preparation for the October 2023 Synod of Bishops in Rome, Pope Francis asked every diocese in the world to conduct its own consultation process, the findings from which would be filtered […]

‘Ohana in Christ appeal to launch year two in October

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Launched last October in the middle of a pandemic, the new diocesan fundraiser, ‘Ohana in Christ, earned nearly $1 million in its inaugural year, thanks to the big hearts of Hawaii Catholics. “I am very thankful for your generous response,” writes Bishop Larry Silva in his letter kicking off […]

St. Philomena Parish celebrates 80 years, four locations

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Philomena Church, most likely the most moved-around parish on Oahu, celebrated its 80th anniversary on Aug. 15, at its fourth and final location on Ala Laulani Street in the Salt Lake district of Honolulu. It also had a life before “parish-hood” as a mission of St. Elizabeth Parish […]

Photo: A beautiful day

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The Scripture passage, “He calls me beautiful one,” from the Song of Solomon was the theme for the Women’s Marian Day of Recollection Aug. 20 at St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe. The morning opened with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, eucharistic adoration and the presentation, “Beauty of Holiness” by Sacred Hearts Father Richard McNally. The afternoon […]

Composer-musician to give a free concert, family sing-a-long celebrating the Eucharist

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Getting ready for this afternoon’s workshop at @NCEATALK Convention! It’s been a fantastic day of learning so far here in Chicago. #NCEA19 pic.twitter.com/dFhRGLSMeS — John Burland (@johnburland) April 24, 2019 Australian composer and musician John Burland will give a free concert and family sing-a-long celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist, Oct. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at […]

Knights of Columbus expanding their focus to faith and family

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald For many years, the Hawaii Knights of Columbus has been known for its monthly meetings, service projects and social events. However, recent years emphasized “faith and family.” As State Deputy Ryan K. Brown said, “This is not your grandfather’s Knights of Columbus any more.” Today, Knights and their […]