By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — At a time when so much pressure and so many demands are placed on priests, they should find support, freedom and relief in recognizing the gifts of laypeople and collaborating with them, Pope Leo XIV said. “The ministry of the priest must move beyond the model […]
Congratulations, Bishop Silva!
On the occasion of Bishop Larry Silva’s 50th anniversary of priestly ordination May 2, the Hawaii Catholic Herald reached out to priests in the Diocese of Honolulu, active and retired, to ask if they wanted to extend their congratulations. Many did so on behalf of their parish, school and/or other communities; several sent in their […]
Younger U.S. priests increasingly identify as conservative
By Gina Christian OSV News A closer look at the largest survey of U.S. Catholic priests in 50 years has revealed “a major shift in how priests view themselves and their priesthood,” said researchers. Compared to their older peers, younger priests are far more likely to describe themselves as theologically orthodox or conservative, politically conservative […]
Women’s group that prays for priests and seminarians seeks new members
The Diocese of Honolulu Spiritual Moms Apostolate is a group of devout Catholic women who pray for Hawaii’s bishop, priests and seminarians. Our diocese is blessed with a growing number of priests and seminarians. For various reasons, such as illness and relocations, the number of spiritual mothers has declined. Please consider supporting our priests […]
Priest class of 2023
Educational diversity, Eucharistic devotion are strong features of this year’s U.S. newly ordained, report says By Gina Christian OSV News Ahead of an annual day of prayer for vocations, a newly released report shows what one researcher called greater “consistency of age,” more diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to Eucharistic adoration among men preparing […]
Vatican reports global decline in clergy, religious women
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The number of Catholics and permanent deacons in the world rose in 2021, while the number of seminarians, priests, and men and women in religious orders declined, according to Vatican statistics. At the end of 2021, the number of Catholics in the world reached 1.378 billion, […]
Photo: Cathedral clergy
Clergy of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace stand with Bishop Larry Silva for a photo following a Thanksgiving Day Mass Nov. 24. From left, Deacon Joseph Almuena, vicar general Msgr. Gary Secor, Bishop Silva, cathedral rector Father Pascual Abaya and cathedral parochial vicar Father Leonard Tubana. (Photo courtesy of Easter Almuena)
Study of priests shows fear of false abuse accusations
By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A study of U.S. priests released Oct. 19 details clerics’ “crisis of trust” toward their bishops as well as fear that if they were falsely accused of abuse, prelates would immediately throw them “under the bus” and not help them clear their name. The study “Well-being, Trust […]
Diocese again joining Global Rosary Relay for sanctification of priests
The Diocese of Honolulu will again join the Global Rosary Relay for Priests on the feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 11:30 a.m. June 24 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Honolulu participants will recite the Sorrowful Mysteries as their part in this 24-hour worldwide event. All are invited […]
Photos: In the company of priests
In the company of priests If you wondered where your parish priests disappeared to last week, they were all on Oahu’s north shore at the Turtle Bay Resort for their annual Convocation of Priests, five days away for the men to put aside their collars and cassocks and contemplate, talk, pray, learn, listen, socialize and […]