WITNESS TO JESUS | EASTER Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered for the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu on March 30, and on Easter Sunday at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu on March 31. The Saturday after Jesus died was, as the […]
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Msgr. Owen F. Campion: When Jesus talks, are we listening?
Christina Capecchi: Gowns of grace, heaps of joy
Mary Duddy: Easter season a time to rejoice, have hope
Father Sebastian K. Soosai, diocesan priest: Called to serve, surrender to God
Talk story: Delivering a message of Easter hope amid suffering
Jenna Marie Cooper: Prayer of the Faithful is ‘free form’
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Marriages within church continue to decline
Local and national observers cite changes within society and the COVID-19 pandemic By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald A recent study shows that across the country, fewer and fewer adults are getting married — including within the Catholic Church. In Hawaii, statistics confirm that fewer Catholics are getting married within the Diocese of Honolulu every […]
Hawaii’s 2024 JUBILARIANS
“God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of humanity.” Prayer of […]
Holy Week
The Diocese of Honolulu, led by Bishop Larry Silva, celebrated the conclusion of Holy Week and the beginning of the Easter season.
Podcast returns with faith-filled musician
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The award-winning podcast “Hawaii Catholic Herald Highlights” is back with a new host and new stories to share throughout the Diocese of Honolulu. On top of being an Army officer, Jack Rector has a passion for good conversations, a glass of whiskey and of course his faith. He’s taking […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 12, 2024
Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! This week’s quiz tests your knowledge of our own Diocese of Honolulu. 1) DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS Which of the following is NOT an example of a diocesan association of the faithful? a) Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites b) Serra […]
Music and Spirituality with Nolet Quiason Part 1
Nolet Quiason describes his life as an “Indiana Jones” movie. From the Philippines to Kuwait to finally Hawaii, God has guided his journey away from world events. Today he shares his musical talents with his parish through music he’s composed along with his love for The Beatles through Beat-lele, a band that plays Beatle […]
Easter message: Pope Francis prays for peace amid ‘absurdity’ of war
By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Just as Jesus removed the stone that sealed his tomb on the morning of the Resurrection, on Easter Christ alone “has the power to roll away the stones that block the path to life” and which trap humanity in war and injustice, Pope Francis said. Through […]
Official notices: April 12, 2024
Bishop’s schedule April 13, 10 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion for the West Hawaii Vicariate, St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona; 5 p.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Joseph Church, Hilo. April 14, 8 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion for Holy Rosary Church, Pahala, and Sacred […]
Elizabeth Scalia: Remember prayer comes in many forms
Commentary St. Philip Neri once had a penitent confess to indulging in gossip. He advised the contrite soul to bring him a chicken, and to pluck its feathers as he walked the streets of Rome. When the man showed up with the chicken, his penance fulfilled, the great saint told him, “Now, brother, gather up […]
Cardinal to visit Middle East as Israel-Hamas war continues
By Gina Christian OSV News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has announced he will travel to the Middle East amid a war now in its seventh month. The cardinal will undertake a pastoral visit April 12-18 in his role as chairman of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. Founded by Pope Pius XI […]
Nicaragua asserts control over church during Holy Week
By David Agren OSV News CUERNAVACA, Mexico — Catholics turned out in large numbers to celebrate Holy Week in Nicaragua. But the ruling Sandinista regime prohibited public exhibitions of faith — such as processions and reenactments of the passion of Christ — as it continued exercising control over religious activities in what’s becoming an increasingly […]
Sacramento diocese, facing sex abuse lawsuits, files for bankruptcy
By Gina Christian OSV News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Diocese of Sacramento announced it has filed for bankruptcy, citing the costs of settling more than 250 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy and staff. “There are many victim-survivors who have long suffered from the reprehensible sins committed against them,” Bishop Jaime Soto said in an […]
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