Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Pour forth a fraternal spirit

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY  “Social friendship and universal fraternity necessarily call for an acknowledgment of the worth of every human person, always and everywhere …” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti”) As we celebrate Veterans Day to remember and honor the men and women who have risked their lives for our country, let us not forget the […]

Talk story: Paths of hope in unsettling times

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Hope is bold; it can look beyond personal convenience, the petty securities and compensations which limit our horizon, and it can open us up to grand ideals that make life more beautiful and worthwhile.” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti,” October 2020) In this fast-paced age of virtual communication, it is easy to […]

Talk story: Day for the world’s migrants and refugees

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “World Day for Migrants and Refugees 2020 is an opportunity to reflect on the global contributions of immigrants and refugees, and highlight the work of the church to welcome, protect and integrate them. We are reminded that regardless of our background, we are all built in the image of God and […]

Talk Story: Finding solidarity in diversity

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY  “Solidarity today is the road to take toward a post-pandemic world, toward the healing of our interpersonal and social sicknesses. There is no other way.” (Pope France, gerneral papal audience, Sept. 2) In his first in-person public papal audience since COVID-19 restrictions began in March, Pope Francis expressed his joy in […]

Talk story: Coming out of the pandemic better than before

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Faith, hope and love necessarily push us toward this preference for those most in need, which goes beyond necessary assistance. Indeed it implies walking together … to build the better future we all need.” (Pope Francis, papal audience, Rome, Aug. 19, 2020) As Hawaii faces yet another “work at home, stay […]

Talk story: Mahalo to our food pantry volunteers

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY  “Food pantries or food distribution activities … these are essential services provided to those in need.” (Bishop Larry Silva, memo to the Diocese of Honolulu, March 28, 2020) Thanks to the dedication of essential food workers on front lines across the state, local communities are being fed and nourished during this […]

Talk story: Each statistic is a story

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https://www.facebook.com/Donboscofambulfreetown/photos/augusta-ngombu-gboli-is-a-young-lady-from-don-bosco-fambul-in-freetown-sierra-le/1134919590023296/   OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The pandemic we are facing should not make us forget the many other crises that bring suffering to so many people. Christ calls us to embrace all those who are experiencing situations of precariousness, abandonment, marginalization and rejection as a result of COVID-19.” (Pope Francis’ Message for the 2020 […]