Nov. 1, 2024 “Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Dan 12:3) (first reading, Nov. 17) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! Sunday, Nov. 17, is the World Day of the Poor, whose theme this year is “The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir […]
Revised texts for Eucharistic adoration set to take effect
By Gina Christian OSV News Three years after being approved by the U.S. Catholic bishops, updates to the ritual texts for distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass and for Eucharistic adoration will take effect. The revised version of “Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass” will be implemented on the First […]
U.S. bishops support affordable-housing bill
By Kate Scanlon OSV News WASHINGTON — Legislation under consideration in Congress would help faith-based organizations respond to a shortage in affordable housing by easing restrictions on the use of their land to develop affordable housing, supporters say. The Yes in God’s Backyard Act, introduced in March by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, chairman of the […]
U.S. bishops OK pastoral plan for Indigenous faithful
By Gina Christian OSV News LOUISVILLE, Kentucky — The U.S. Catholic bishops have approved a new pastoral plan for Indigenous Catholics, almost half a century since the last such document. “Keeping Christ’s Sacred Promise: A Pastoral Framework for Indigenous Ministry” was approved by a vote of 181 to 2, with three bishops abstaining, on June […]
Former diocesan official is appointed to advisory board for nation’s bishops
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy, the former director of the diocesan Office of Faith Formation and a longtime leader in Hawaii Catholic education, has been appointed to a national board that advises U.S. bishops on issues facing the Catholic Church. Ragasa-Mondoy will serve as the lay representative for Region XI of […]
U.S. bishops attend weeklong retreat about clergy sex abuse crisis
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The U.S. Catholic bishops took part in a closed-door retreat Jan. 2-8 at Mundelein Seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake near Chicago to prayerfully consider ways to rebuild trust over the clergy sex abuse crisis. “We are honored to welcome the bishops of […]
Statement by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo: President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops renews commitment for greater effectiveness and transparency in disciplining bishops
Introduction by Bishop Larry Silva Dear People of the Diocese of Honolulu, We have all been horrified and saddened by the news in the past month or so regarding sexual abuse of clergy — even at the highest ranks — and cover ups of the truth. I prepared a letter and asked that it be […]
