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Get to know Chris Malano
Clockwise from top left: Paulist Father Eric Andrews, superior general, looks on as Chris Malano makes his first promise official on Sept. 4. Malano. Malano’s self-portrait during self-isolation in May...
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Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 18, 2020
Aloha friends, What genre of music did St. Peter listen to? Rock of course! -H.C. Harold 1. In the Gospel reading for Sept. 20, the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 20:1-116a); why are some...
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Ask Father Doyle: How do I dispose of religious objects? What do I do if I...
Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels QUESTION CORNER Q; What is the proper way to dispose of the medals, rosaries, small crucifixes, etc., that many Catholic organizations mail out unsolicited? (I have...
View ArticleOfficial notices: Sept. 18, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] September 19, 10:00 am, Diocesan Review Board (video conference). September 19-20, Episcopal Visitation, St. Ann, Kaneohe....
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Marianist from Kalihi to make final vows
Hawaii Catholic Herald Marianist Brother Allen Agpaoa Pacquing Marianist Brother Allen Agpaoa Pacquing, of Honolulu, will make his final profession of vows as a member of the U.S Province of the...
View ArticleNew regulations ease up a bit on church restraints
The loosening of some coronavirus pandemic regulations by the Mayor Kirk Caldwell Sept. 23 has meant a slight relaxing of some constraints affecting Catholic worship and ministries. How the new rules...
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Return to class during pandemic a success for Catholic schools
Clockwise from top left, St. John Vianney kindergartener Stanley Edwards reads on the floor with a face shield and mask; first graders at Holy Family Catholic Academy Sophia Carlos, left, and Evelyn...
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Talking world peace
A principal’s impromptu conversation with a group of sixth grade boys gets ‘deep’ St. Theresa School sixth graders, from left, Ili, Isaac, Penaia, Keola and Camden. (Photo courtesy of Wendy Castillo)...
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Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join national Rosary for America
Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join in the Rosary for America Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m. Hawaii time. Go to https://www.usccb.org/rosary-america Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, now...
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Voter’s prayer guide: ‘Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the...
Voting in our Nov. 3 elections is extremely important. To help us discern the Lord’s will as we express our preferences in the election, Bishop Larry Silva offers “Reflections from the Word of God to...
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Kalaupapa concert a tribute to settlement’s composers
Sammy Kuahine (top row with bass) poses with some of the Sisters of St. Francis serving at Kalaupapa: Sister Wilma Halmasy, Sister Carmelita Chmelewska and Sister Rosanne LaManche; and fellow Kalaupapa...
View ArticleBishop Larry Silva: Tending the vineyard
WITNESS TO JESUS | 27TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered Oct. 4 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our...
View ArticleBishop Larry Silva: To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding...
September 10, 2020 To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! Imagine how many thousands of Masses they celebrated...
View ArticleGrowing number of retired priests prompts special second collection
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In 10 short years, the Diocese of Honolulu could have more retired priests than active ones, creating a looming financial challenge. Which is why the diocese...
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New encyclical: ‘Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship’
Pope Francis signs the encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship” after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) Belief...
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A decade inspiring hope
HOPE Services Hawaii Sacred Heart Shelter in Pahoa is seen under the glow of the Kilauea eruption in 2018. (Photo courtesy HOPE Services) Diocese-affiliated Big Island nonprofit marks 10 years fighting...
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A personal reflection: The venerable servant of God, Father Michael McGivney
Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, is pictured in an undated portrait. During the Aug. 4, 2020, opening Mass of the Knights of Columbus’ 138th annual Supreme Convention in New...
View ArticleARISE from your slumber and log in to Diocesan Youth Day
High schoolers don’t have to leave their house (or even their) bed if they want to attend this year’s Diocesan Youth Day. The Oct. 24 10-11:30 a.m. will be entirely online with both live and...
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Bishop Larry Silva offers comments on same-sex civil unions
A same-sex couple is pictured in a file photo exchanging rings during a ceremony in Salt Lake City. In a new documentary, Pope Francis expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions,...
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Mary Adamski: Monumental musings
People in San Rafael, Calif., attend an exorcism Oct. 17, 2020, at Mission San Rafael conducted by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone. Vandals tore down a St. Junipero Serra statue there...
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