On May 1, Pope Francis launched a month-long, global recitation of the rosary, pleading for Mary’s intercession for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Christian Raquepo Special to the Herald “Pray the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war.” (Our Lady of Fatima, May 13, 1917) […]
With May rosaries, Pope Francis prays to Mary for end of pandemic
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Under the gaze of a seventh-century icon of Mary, Pope Francis launched a monthlong, global recitation of the rosary, pleading for Mary’s intercession for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. And he prayed May 1 that Mary would move people’s consciences “so that the enormous amounts […]
San Francisco archbishop leads rosary rally through city streets
By Catholic News Service SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone led between 600 and 700 people in a rosary rally through the city’s Mission District Oct. 3, the vigil of the feast of San Francisco’s patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi. The hour-and-a-half procession ended on the grounds of the Cathedral […]
Rosary relay invites all to join worldwide prayer for priests
By Easter Almuena Special to the Herald Over one million rosaries will be recited worldwide on Friday, June 19. Global Rosary Relay, in its 11th year, requests everyone to invite friends, family and groups to spread the word and join in. Rosaries will be said for the sanctification of all priests and in thanksgiving for […]
Hawaii to join global rosary relay for priests
Hawaii is joining the Worldpriest Annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, 11:30 a.m. to noon, June 23, in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The Diocese of Honolulu has been designated to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries as part of the simultaneous worldwide prayer rally. All are invited. According to the […]
Traditional Marriage Crusade rosary rally at State Capitol
The 2019 Traditional Marriage Crusade is sponsoring a Traditional Marriage Rosary Rally, at 2 p.m., March 23, at the statue of St. Damien de Veuster at the State Capitol. On a flyer announcing the event, organizers quoted “The Secret of the Rosary,” by St. Louis de Montfort: “Public prayer is far more powerful than […]
Blessed Sacrament Parish to participate in rosary rally
Blessed Sacrament Church in Pauoa Valley will participate in the nationwide rosary rally, Rosary Coast to Coast, on Oct. 7 The event is part of the international alliance of faithful Catholics from 18 countries called the Holy League of Nations which is striving to transform their cultures through prayers and fasting. Hawaii organizers said that […]
Weekend retreat to explore healing powers of the rosary
St. Anthony Retreat Center is offering a three-day weekend retreat, “The Healing Mysteries of the Rosary,” at the center’s Rose Hill, 3351 Kalihi Street in Kalihi Valley, from 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19, through noon on Sunday, Oct. 21. The cost is $150 per person and covers meals. A non-refundable $75 deposit is due at […]
13 isle parishes to join week-long rosary congress
Thirteen Hawaii parishes will participate in the national Diocesan Rosary Congress Oct. 7-13, seven days and nights of Masses, perpetual eucharistic adoration, and hourly recitation of the rosary, all offered to restore a respect for the sanctity of life, to establish peace in our cities, nation, and world, and to console the hearts of Jesus […]
Diocese to join week-long rosary congress
The Diocese of Honolulu will join 12 other U.S. dioceses in the Diocesan Rosary Congress Oct. 7-13 to assist the faithful to fulfill the message of Fatima, given more than 100 years ago by the Blessed Mother to three shepherd children in Portugal. The message of Fatima is a plea for prayer, reparation and sacrifice […]