Mary Adamski: ‘Ave Maria’ and the political rally
Sports conflicts are fierce but still somewhat civilized. University of Notre Dame football players celebrate during the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas / Action Images via USA Today...
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An affirmation is seen on a corkboard of an eighth-grade student in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, during the coronavirus pandem-ic. (CNS file photo / 2021) By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The...
View ArticlePAULINE AHULAU CHOW / 1934-2024: ‘Kalaupapa Jukebox’ was true daughter of Hawaii
Pauline Ahulau Chow sits on the porch of her Kalaupapa home. In the photo are her sister, Frances Galarse, and her sister’s husband, Januario Galarse, with her niece, Gwen. (Wayne Levin / Courtesy...
View ArticleThe School News: Nov. 8, 2024
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View ArticleTalk story: Hear the prayer of the poor, then help them
A man pulled food out of a dumpster May 19 in San Francisco. (Bob Roller / OSV News) OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The World Day of the Poor … is a pastoral opportunity not to be underestimated, for it...
View Article‘A fuller sign of the sacrament’: All pastors asked to resume Communion from...
Bishop Larry Silva consecrated the wine during the annual jubilarian Mass April 20 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (Photo courtesy Dann Ebina) By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald...
View ArticleBishop Silva calls on isle faithful to support CCHD
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...
View ArticleFormer St. Jude pastor begins new role alongside bishop
Father Khanh Hoang (HCH file photo) By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The former longtime pastor of St. Jude Church in Kapolei has taken on new responsibilities alongside Bishop Larry Silva as...
View ArticleOfficial notices: Nov. 22, 2024
Bishop’s schedule Nov. 18-22, annual Convocation of Priests, Prince Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu. Nov. 24, 3:30 p.m., Mass for the 25th anniversary of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement of the...
View ArticleHow to make the most of Advent
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Have you ever noticed how much time you spend waiting during the day? Whether it’s being stuck in traffic, standing in line at the store, waiting for your...
View ArticlePrayers for the Advent season
Hawaii Catholic Herald FIRST SUNDAY On the first Sunday of Advent, the family gathers to bless the wreath. The leader, usually the father, sprinkles the wreath with holy water. Leader: Our help is in...
View ArticleA celebration of community
Members of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement presented a flower offering May 5 in honor of Mary at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. According to Ann Tran, president of the Hawaii...
View ArticleCatholic Charities Hawaii to undergo leadership transition
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald After more than five years of leadership, Rob Van Tassell will step down in January as president and chief executive officer of Catholic Charities Hawaii. Van...
View ArticleParis and world prepare for reopening of Notre Dame
Flames and smoke billowed from Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral after a fire broke out in April 2019. (Benoit Tessier / Reuters / OSV News) By Caroline de Sury OSV News PARIS — In 2017, The New York Times...
View ArticleCatholic Charities Hawaii’s housing arm names executive director
Denise Iseri-Matsubara (Courtesy photo) Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Charities Hawaii has chosen a veteran of Hawaii’s housing landscape to serve as executive director of the Catholic Charities...
View ArticleNew program offers support to young Catholic professionals
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A new initiative in the Diocese of Honolulu aims to support young adults in their professional lives by providing mentorship, networking and opportunities to...
View ArticleAudit finds diocese in compliance with charter on sex abuse
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Every three years, the Diocese of Honolulu undergoes an audit to assess its compliance with guidelines established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops...
View ArticleMake time for Immaculate Conception solemnity
A statue of the Immaculate Conception is seen in an isle yard. (Courtesy of Dann Ebina) It’s a holy day of obligation for isle Catholics regardless of the date By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald...
View ArticleHope Services Hawaii receives $2.5M to fight homelessness
The glow from Kilauea volcano’s eruption in 2018 illuminates the sky near Hope Services Hawaii’s Sacred Heart Shelter in Pahoa. (Courtesy Hope Services Hawaii) By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald...
View ArticleOfficial notices: Dec. 20, 2024
Bishop’s schedule Dec. 20, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo. Dec. 21, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, St. Catherine Church, Kapaa. Dec. 22, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Immaculate Conception Church,...
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