An act of faith that bridges generations

Deacon Keith Cabiles, chancellor for the Diocese of Honolulu, said that Catholics should practice both the corporal work of burying the dead and the spiritual work of praying for the dead. He noted that praying for the deceased serves as an expression of Christian hope and continuing love for those buried in parish cemeteries.

The diocese faces space challenges, as all Catholic cemeteries on Oahu are currently closed and most cemeteries on the neighbor islands have limited capacity. Despite these constraints, Cabiles encouraged parishioners to use All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2 to honor those in their cemeteries and remember the deceased as a community.