Pastor’s Note:  This blog, republished here unedited from its author, tells of one family’s experience through a difficult diagnosis and more profound time of grief.  It brings hope through tragedy and speaks powerfully of the witness of God.  We republish the content here with the hope that it will bring […]

  St Paul Miki (1564/6 – 1597) He was born in Japan between 1564 and 1566. He joined the Society of Jesus and preached the gospel to the Japanese people with great success. When a persecution of the Catholics arose he was arrested together with twenty-five others. Mocked and tortured, […]

Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation: Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for […]

Pastor’s Note:  This article was published by a private Catholic author, Matt Walsh, who writes about topics related to the faith, politics, and society.  It is reprinted here unedited.  It can also be read along with his other columns on his website themattwalshblog.com. Married men: your porn habit is an […]

Pastor’s Note:  The following obituary was published after the death of Mary A. (“Pink”) Mullaney.  It is reprinted below unedited. If you’re about to throw away an old pair of pantyhose, stop. Consider: Mary Agnes Mullaney (you probably knew her as “Pink”) who entered eternal life on Sunday, September 1, […]

Pastor’s Note: Brad Snyder is a Swimmer on the US Paralympic Team. He lost his eyesight from an IED explosion while deployed in service as an EOD officer in September 2011. Brad’s service to the men with whom he served is unparalleled. Since returning, he has continued to aggressively train […]

Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, included in Eucharistic Prayers The Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has issued new texts that include the name of St. Joseph, husband of the virgin Mary, in the main Eucharistic Prayers at Mass. The Vatican has provided Latin texts […]

Pastor’s Note:  At Holy Trinity, we want parents with families to feel comfortable worshiping with us.  We also want children to be raised in our midst, understanding the Eucharist as the central mystery of our faith.  We see the need for a balance, so there are two cry rooms available […]

The Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu issued this letter in the Year of Faith to Catholic Surfers in his diocese and throughout the world.  The letter is published here, unedited. A PASTORAL LETTER TO SURFERS IN THE YEAR OF FAITH January 5, 2013 “Mightier than the thunders of many […]