Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop extends Mass dispensation while urging Catholics to go to Mass

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva is strongly urging Catholics to return to Sunday Mass — if it is safe to do so. That said, “in light of the ongoing pandemic,” he has extended his dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for the fifth time. This latest extension is from Jan. […]

The hermit of Haiku

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During an age of pandemic anxiety and election-year angst, Sister Bernadette Meno continues to accept prayer requests and relay the message that God remains with us always By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald While the world shutdown in spring 2020, people isolating in their homes, limiting the time they spent out and about, and attending […]

Kalaupapa concert to be rebroadcast into the new year

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The virtual concert, “The Music of Kalaupapa,” which celebrates the often-forgotten musicians of Kalaupapa, will be rebroadcast from Dec. 19 through Jan. 3 on Facebook and YouTube. The 90-minute concert, produced by Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, debuted in October to high praise and virtual applause from hundreds of viewers. “This is Ka ‘Ohana’s holiday gift […]

Llewellyn Young new superintendent of Catholic Schools

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva, in consultation with the Catholic schools superintendent search committee, has appointed acting superintendent Llewellyn Young as superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools Nov. 12. He had been filling in since July for his predecessor, Michael Rockers, who retired at the end of the last school year. Before […]

At 69 years, Kona couple honored as Hawaii’s 2020 longest married

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Special to the Herald Worldwide Marriage Encounter congratulates Sean and Patricia Wilkinson of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, recognized as the 2020 longest-married couple in the State of Hawaii. The Wilkinsons, who just celebrated their 69th anniversary on Sept. 4, are members of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Kailua-Kona. “We are honored to recognize Sean and Patricia […]

Christmas family reunions canceled this year

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“Star Light, Star Bright,” the annual Christmas event that brings women inmates on Oahu together with their families, has been canceled this year due to COVID-19. But you can still continue to support the families of those incarcerated. The Oahu Going Home Consortium-OGHC, a group made up of parishes, non-profits and government agencies, is putting […]

Mahalo music

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For these difficult times, a sampling of melodies that express appreciation and gratitude By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Tough times of anxiety call for songs of comfort, joy and thanks to God. The following is a mix of both secular and Christian songs of gratitude to uplift you during this month of Thanksgiving, along […]