LETTER | ALTERNATIVE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES February 1, 2021 Dear People of God of the Diocese of Honolulu, Peace be with you! As we go through the pandemic, we are enjoying the lifting of some restrictions, even as we still need to observe others for the safety and health of our community. I had extended the […]
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Oahu moves to Tier 3 COVID-19 guidelines, allowing for slightly larger church gatherings
The Diocese of Honolulu sent out a letter clarifying changes that will take effect as of Feb. 25 now that Oahu has met the COVID-19 guidelines to move up a tier on the City and County of Honolulu’s reopening plan. The biggest changes are that church social gatherings and meetings can have up to 10 […]
In Rites of Election, Hawaii’s parishes and Catholic communities to welcome those to be baptized at Easter
THE ELECT In Rites of Election, Hawaii’s parishes and Catholic communities to welcome those to be baptized at Easter By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The coronavirus pandemic has altered another Lenten practice, the Rite of Election. That is the event at which catechumens, also called the elect, make public their intention to receive in […]
Bishop extends Mass dispensation to Holy Thursday
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Although Bishop Larry Silva wanted to reinstate the obligation for Hawaii Catholics to attend Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation at the beginning of Lent, he has nevertheless extended his dispensation from the obligation until the end of Lent. In a Feb. 1 letter to the “People […]
CNS Rome: full, accurate church reporting for 70 years
By John Thavis Catholic News Service As Catholic News Service celebrates its centennial, the CNS Rome bureau is marking its own anniversary as a unique newsgathering satellite at the center of the universal church. Over its 70-year history, the Rome bureau has chronicled a multitude of epochal Catholic events, including the Second Vatican Council, six […]
Widespread vaccination, backed by pope, faces obstacles
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The hurdles on the path toward a fair, global distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine are economic, technical, political and moral. The difficulty of vaccine rollouts even in the world’s richest countries demonstrates what a daunting task it is to quickly get the inoculations into the arms […]
Commentary: Appreciating Hawaii’s Catholic schools
By Suzanne Carlos Special to the Herald Gov. David Y. Ige issued a commemorative message recognizing Feb. 5 as “Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools.” Hawaii Catholic institutions are educating close to 9,000 students this school year, from preschool through college. With a long tradition of producing strong citizens, good neighbors and leaders in our communities […]
Diocese schedules inquiry weekends for prospective deacons
With the last two ordinations of the diocese’s ninth permanent diaconate class taking place Feb. 19, the Office of Deacon Formation has already scheduled inquiry sessions for class 11. What about class 10? It started its formation in 2019. The five-year training schedule of class groupings, called cohorts, overlap. The diocese has scheduled four inquiry […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii successfully handled millions in COVID-19 rental assistance requests
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald During the 2020 holidays, while many were taking time off to enjoy the season, a team at Catholic Charities Hawaii worked long days, seven days a week to make sure that Hawaii renters got the assistance they needed during the pandemic. Led by Stella Wong, vice president for programs, […]
Photos: Remembering their brothers
Remembering their brothers Brother priests gave the homilies at the recent funerals of diocesan priests Father Jack Ryan, top, and Father Scott Bush. Father Alapaki Kim preached at the Jan. 15 service for Father Ryan, who died on Dec. 7. Father Stephen Macedo, above, gave the homily for the Feb. 5 service for Father Bush, […]
Heralding back: Feb. 19, 2021
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Feb. 26, 19771 Catholic Social Service Needs Support From All — Annual Appeal MARRIAGE COUNSELING – (left) Married couples often have their own solutions to solve their marriage difficulties. However, just like some physical illnesses cannot be cured at home and a doctor must be sought, some […]
SISTER HELEN AGNES IGNACIO, OSF | 1929-2021
Hilo-born Sister of St. Francis was a woman of many gifts Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Helen Agnes Ignacio, a woman of many talents and a quick wit, went home to God on Jan. 25, at the Plaza in Kaneohe after a lengthy illness. She was 91 and a Franciscan for 72 […]
Official notices: Feb. 19, 2021
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] February 19, 6:00 pm, Permanent Deacon Ordination of Alejandrino (Andy) Ragasa and Averiet Soto, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lihue. February 20, 7:00 am, Mass followed by blessing of new parish hall, Immaculate Conception Parish, Lihue; 5:00 pm, Mass with Rite of Election for Kauai Vicariate, St. […]
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