The diocese has scheduled five Rites of Election, ceremonies in which Hawaii’s catechumens 7 years old and older preparing for baptism at Easter are welcomed and recognized by the bishop or bishop’s representative. At the rites, the catechumens, also called the elect, make public their intention to receive at the Easter Vigil April 11 the […]
SACRED HEARTS FATHER CLARENCE GUERREIRO | 1943-2020
Long-time island pastor saw the building of St. Ann Church By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Sacred Hearts Father Clarence Guerreiro, long-time island pastor and builder of the distinctive St. Ann Church in Kaneohe, former provincial superior of his order, and a priest for 50 years, died on Feb. 4 in Honolulu surrounded by family, […]
Diocese supporting bill that would permit church columbaria
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is expressing strong support for a state House bill that would allow places of worship to build on their properties columbaria — sites for the storage of funeral urns — that are exempt from the requirements established for commercial cemeteries. The diocesan position statement in […]
No diocese-wide Mass restrictions, but caution urged in light of coronavirus
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald On Feb. 5, Father Pascal Abaya, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, told the congregation at the noon Mass that the blood of Christ would no longer be distributed communally by cup, a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of germs during flu season. The […]
40 Days for Life campaign: The power of public prayer
By Alfred Hagen Special to the Herald The ecumenical spring “40 Days for Life” campaign of 2020 begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, and ends on Palm Sunday, April 5. Begun in 2004, the 40 Days for Life campaign now is observed in more than 500 cities in 64 nations. Since its start, 40 Days […]
Grandma writes a book
Blessed with a rewarding, accomplished life, Ann Githere decided to record it for posterity By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald She is a person who, when told, “You should write a book,” actually did. Ann Piilani Mendiola Githere has had a rewarding, accomplished, blessed life. So three years ago, at age 77, she decided to […]
T-shirts, color-coded nametags, icebreakers, workshops
MAUI HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY By Dyllyn Kahalehau and Janessa Cajudoy Special to the Herald On Feb. 1, the Maui vicariate hosted a high school youth rally on the grounds of St. Anthony Parish in Wailuku. The theme for the rally was “God Loves You,” based on 1 Corinthians 13:13. A group of high school […]
St. Ann offering Lenten program on conversion
As we begin each day, Jesus Christ calls us to conversion. This call had been happening since before his birth in Bethlehem. During the Lord’s 33-year earthly life many answered this call to conversion. Join the Adult Faith Formation team of St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe for three Lenten evening sessions in which Bishop Robert […]
Putting fish in the fryer for two good causes
Come enjoy the best-fried fish you’ve ever had and make new friends while supporting two great causes. The Knights of Columbus Council 6307’s Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m., March 6 at St. Anthony Parish Hall on Makawao Street in Kailua will raise money for students in financial need at St. John Vianney and St. Anthony […]
Photo: A blessing for the sick
Bishop Larry Silva imparts a blessing on an altar server during Mass for the World Day of the Sick, Feb. 11, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. The liturgy included the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick for those seriously ill. The Order of Malta, Honolulu Auxiliary […]
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