Catechumens sign the Book of the Elect at the Rite of Election Feb. 21 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa as Bishop Larry Silva welcomes them. Hawaii this year will have 150 catechumens baptized and receiving the sacraments of confirmation and holy Eucharist in their parishes this Easter Vigil April 3. Because of the pandemic, […]
Photos: Ashes in a pandemic
Clockwise from far left: Students at Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina, Maui, receive ashes sprinkled on their heads during Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 17. Distributing the ashes were Missionaries of Faith Father Robert Ni Ni and Deacon Randy Kokke, a visiting deacon from California. Students receive ashes with a Q-tip at the Newman Center/Holy […]
Bishop extends Mass dispensation to Holy Thursday
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Although Bishop Larry Silva wanted to reinstate the obligation for Hawaii Catholics to attend Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation at the beginning of Lent, he has nevertheless extended his dispensation from the obligation until the end of Lent. In a Feb. 1 letter to the “People […]
Commentary: Appreciating Hawaii’s Catholic schools
By Suzanne Carlos Special to the Herald Gov. David Y. Ige issued a commemorative message recognizing Feb. 5 as “Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools.” Hawaii Catholic institutions are educating close to 9,000 students this school year, from preschool through college. With a long tradition of producing strong citizens, good neighbors and leaders in our communities […]
Father Adondee Arellano, Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette: Choosing faith over fear
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Many say that the New Year is a magical time to start afresh and pursue new dreams. It is an exceptional opportunity to bring newness to perspective and to forget the pain of the old year, especially the past one that brought […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii successfully handled millions in COVID-19 rental assistance requests
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald During the 2020 holidays, while many were taking time off to enjoy the season, a team at Catholic Charities Hawaii worked long days, seven days a week to make sure that Hawaii renters got the assistance they needed during the pandemic. Led by Stella Wong, vice president for programs, […]
Photos: Remembering their brothers
Remembering their brothers Brother priests gave the homilies at the recent funerals of diocesan priests Father Jack Ryan, top, and Father Scott Bush. Father Alapaki Kim preached at the Jan. 15 service for Father Ryan, who died on Dec. 7. Father Stephen Macedo, above, gave the homily for the Feb. 5 service for Father Bush, […]
SISTER HELEN AGNES IGNACIO, OSF | 1929-2021
Hilo-born Sister of St. Francis was a woman of many gifts Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Helen Agnes Ignacio, a woman of many talents and a quick wit, went home to God on Jan. 25, at the Plaza in Kaneohe after a lengthy illness. She was 91 and a Franciscan for 72 […]
Chaminade ‘previews’ school for potential students
Chaminade University of Honolulu will host a free virtual Silverswords “preview week” for prospective students who want to learn more about the school’s academic programs and student life, 3-5 p.m. daily, March 1-5. Students and faculty will share stories of their educational experiences at Chaminade during the open house. Sessions will include information on Chaminade’s […]
Scrub Bucket offering women’s retreat
Scrub Bucket Gospel Ministries is offering the women’s weekend contemplative retreat, “Father Knows Best,” 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 26 to 2 p.m., Sunday, March 28, at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi. The cost of $240 includes private room and bath with air conditioning and Saturday eve Liturgy. Meals will be catered. All COVID-19 guidelines […]
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