By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In her keynote address at the Diocese of Honolulu’s Red Mass Jan. 14, Institute for Human Services Executive Director Connie Mitchell called for “radical justice” and greater government accountability in addressing homelessness, particularly for people struggling with mental illness and addiction. Mitchell spoke about “Radical […]
Talk story: Working toward a loving, authentic community
Office for Social Ministry “And what does the Lord require of you? To do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) One Scripture passage that has powerfully shaped social ministry is the Old Testament prophet Micah’s message about what God requires of everyone: “Do justice, love mercy, and walk […]
IHS executive director to speak at Red Mass
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s annual Red Mass returns this month on a new date and in a new location. The liturgy that precedes the opening of the state legislative session is the church’s prayer to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for the islands’ public servants. The […]
Red Mass: Civic leaders urged to remember service to others
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA offered her perspective on leadership — acknowledging civic leaders for their service and example while also calling attention to society’s yearning for moral heroes — at the annual Red Mass ahead of the start of Hawaii’s legislative session. Kerry Alys […]
Head of Catholic Charities USA to speak at Red Mass
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Before Kerry Alys Robinson officially began her role as president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA last year, she was already working to support Catholic Charities Hawaii in the wake of the deadly wildfires on Maui. Robinson then paid a visit to Catholic Charities Hawaii’s Maui office and […]
Official notices: Jan. 3, 2025
Bishop’s schedule Jan. 7, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual). Jan. 9, 4 p.m., Ohana in Christ appreciation Mass and dinner, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. Jan. 12, 11:15 a.m., Mass with the rite of institution of acolytes for deacon candidates of Cohort 11, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe; 3 p.m., Mass for the […]
Red Mass speaker to address juncture of faith and politics
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Eva Andrade, who has represented the Catholic Church on public policy issues in Hawaii for 30 years, will be the speaker at the annual diocesan Red Mass, at 9 a.m., Jan. 16, at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The Red Mass, celebrated during the week of […]
‘Hope that leads to justice’ the theme of the Red Mass
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “Hope that leads to justice,” was the theme of the Red Mass Jan. 17 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the annual liturgy invoking the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit upon Hawaii’s civic leaders. The guest speaker was president and […]
Head of Catholic Charities Hawaii is the guest speaker at Red Mass
The chief executive officer and president of Catholic Charities Hawaii, Robert “Rob” Van Tassell, will be the guest speaker at the annual diocesan Red Mass at 9 a.m., Jan. 17, in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The topic of his presentation is “75 years of hope that transforms, action that heals […]
School superintendent Llewellyn Young keynote speaker at Red Mass
Superintendent of Hawaii Catholic schools Llewellyn K. Young Jr. will describe how he steered the state’s Catholic educational system through the turbulence of the coronavirus pandemic as the guest speaker for the Diocese of Honolulu’s Red Mass, 9 a.m., Jan. 18, at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The Mass, celebrated during the […]