Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Between my parents, the late Robert and Agnes Leopoldino, it was my father who really got the seven of us children started in the faith. I was baptized, received my first holy Communion and confirmation, and was married at St. Joseph Catholic […]
Archives for December 2024
Jenna Marie Cooper: Death ends marriage, but not love
Question corner Q: I have a question about the vocation of marriage. I’m very moved by the examples of widowed family and friends who continue to be very devoted to their deceased spouse, praying for them daily and visiting their graves often. Often they speak of looking forward to seeing their spouse again in heaven. […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Promise of savior brings joy, hope
Fourth Sunday of Advent Micah 5:1-4a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45. This weekend observes the last Sunday in Advent. The first reading is from the Book of Micah, who is regarded as one of the minor prophets, in large part because of the book’s brevity. It contains only seven chapters. (By contrast, the Book of Isaiah […]
Effie Caldarola: We must feel unrest to foment change
Commentary My first job out of college was teaching at a Catholic school in a small town. I was at that point in life — barely 22 — when I was questioning my faith. But something about the music and joy of the weekly Masses in the school gym called to me. And the young […]
Scott P. Richert: Our common home deserves notice
Commentary We live in an old house, my family and I. Its beauty and craftsmanship are a marvel to behold. Sometimes in the morning, as I sit in an armchair in the entrance hall, reading a passage from Scripture or “The Sunday Sermons of the Great Fathers,” a particular detail of the hand-carved woodwork catches […]
Hope Services Hawaii receives $2.5M to fight homelessness
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hope Services Hawaii, a nonprofit agency that works to reduce homelessness and help the unhoused on Hawaii island, has again received a significant grant to boost its reach and impact. Hope Services was given $2.5 million from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, an annual grant that distributes […]
Make time for Immaculate Conception solemnity
It’s a holy day of obligation for isle Catholics regardless of the date By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which commemorates Mary’s conception free of original sin, is traditionally observed on Dec. 8. The second Sunday of Advent this year also falls on Dec. 8. In importance of liturgical […]
Audit 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 to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy. The “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” was created in […]
New 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 deepen their faith. The program, called Young Catholic Leaders, got its start a few years ago with funding from the diocese’s “With Grateful Hearts” […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii’s housing arm names executive director
Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Charities Hawaii has chosen a veteran of Hawaii’s housing landscape to serve as executive director of the Catholic Charities Housing Development Corp., which focuses on developing and managing affordable housing across the state for the nonprofit organization. Denise Iseri-Matsubara has been involved in housing issues at both the city and state […]