In preparation for the arrival of the relics of Padre Pio (see story at left), Peter Cruz, a parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Kailua who collects sacred relics and gives talks about them, displayed and gave a presentation on nine relics in the Kamiano Center of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace […]
Parish hosting paint ‘n’ pray Advent retreat
St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe will host an evening Advent retreat that incorporates prayer and painting, Monday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Advent is a season of sights, sounds, aromas, preparation and prayer. Holy images of the season can be powerful points of reflection and meditation. How much more meaningful if the image is one […]
Msgr. East kicks off conference with engaging session
The saints ‘are rooting for us right now,’ says dynamic guest speaker from Washington By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Sporting an aloha shirt, bare feet and a big smile, Msgr. Raymond East strode around the front of the Hawaii Convention Center auditorium on Oct. 5, leading an interactive discussion on “Encounter, Discernment and Accompaniment.” […]
Bishop’s Circle appeal highlights youth, young adult ministry
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva’s “Bishop’s Circle” letter will be reaching mailboxes next week. Here’s a preview: “Dear Fellow Steward,” the bishop begins before introducing a story by a young adult Catholic named Dave whose painful loss of a loved one led him into an intimate relationship with God and active […]
Haiku parish big fall sale offering ono country goodies and more
The St. Rita Parish, Haiku, Maui, eighth annual Fall Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 3, will feature a huge rummage sale, fresh produce, plants, jams, jellies and pickled items and scrumptious breads baked by the St. Rita bakers. Kalua pork plate, gandule rice and pansit are on the food venue. Also featured will be a […]
Photo: No excuse for abuse
Participants in the 24th annual Men’s March Against Violence Oct. 4 in downtown Honolulu pose with signs protesting domestic violence. The noon-time march, which had an estimated 1,000 participants including students from Honolulu Catholic schools, began at the State Capitol Rotunda and ended with a rally at Iolani Palace. Among its sponsors were Catholic Charities […]
Food for the fall break
The Kula Catholic Community has started a new community outreach project with the creation of a children’s food pantry at Holy Ghost Mission. On Oct. 7 and 8 youth ministry members organized and gave out food and snacks for kids on fall break. The idea for the project came from parish teens themselves after the […]
Relics of Italian mystic, Padre Pio, to visit Maui, Oahu in November
The relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina — Padre Pio — are coming next month to Maui and Oahu. Padre Pio is the well-known 20th century Italian mystic with miraculous healing powers who bore the stigmata, the wounds of Jesus Christ. Six relics, which have been touring the United States since last year, will be […]
Church’s victim assistance coordinator is just a call away
Whether you are a recent victim of sexual abuse or were abused many years ago, the diocese offers help By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The calls are not frequent. They often involve cases from years ago. And many times the callers have rarely if ever shared their story before. When someone calls the Diocese […]
Court strikes down law that forced pregnancy centers to post abortion information
By Patrick DownesHawaii Catholic Herald A federal district court on Sept. 20 struck down a Hawaii law that would have forced pro-life crisis pregnancy centers to publicize abortion and contraceptive services. Judge Derrick K. Watson made the ruling in light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26 NIFLA v. Becerra decision affirming free speech. The […]