By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea hosted its third annual baby shower on May 4 to celebrate life from conception to natural death. The theme was “Babies are a gift from God and allow a mother and father to become the ‘domestic church.’” The church teaches […]
Archives for May 2025
Bishop from Samoa-Pago Pago diocese to visit Oahu in July
Hawaii Catholic Herald The local Samoan faith community will welcome a trailblazing leader for several days of events and worship this summer. Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao, the first Samoan native to lead the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago, will visit Oahu July 8-14. Planned events include a seminar at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa […]
Saint Francis School class of 1975 prepares to hold 50th reunion
Special to the Herald If you are a classmate of Saint Francis High School’s class of 1975, please join us on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Natsunoya Tea House (Toko Room) for a reunion celebration. Reach out to Bonnie Cathcart Jenss at (808) 295-1928, or join our Facebook page at SFHS Class of […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 23, 2025
Greetings, fellow Quizmaniacs! Be well and enjoy my latest challenges! 1) MARIAN DEVOTION Our Lady of Dong Lu is a title given to our Blessed Mother in reference to which country? a) Japan b) Vietnam c) China d) Thailand 2) THE ASCENSION Tradition says that Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives, which […]
Mary Adamski: Midwestern pride, global appeal
View from the pew Just as a dark force loose in our corner of the world preaches that diversity, equity and inclusiveness are wrong and works to forcibly delete such welcoming acceptance from our culture as well as our conscience, we welcome a new voice to counter that most uncharitable, un-Christian political ideology. It’s not […]
Maryknoll Sister Rebecca Nyaki: Sharing stories, sharing God’s love
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I grew up in Tanzania, East Africa, in a small village with no electricity or books. We played outside during the day, but in the evenings, while waiting for dinner, we would gather around the fire and tell stories. These stories carried […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: ‘Easter duty’ no longer formal mandate
Question corner Q: What exactly are my Easter duties? My grandparents sometimes talk about “the Easter duty,” but I’m not sure if this was just a pre-Vatican II thing, or something I still need to worry about. (United Kingdom) A: In broad terms, “the Easter duty” usually refers to a fully initiated Catholic’s obligation to […]
Financial focus: Growing families require new look at finances
If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to be prepared — especially in terms of your finances. What financial moves should you make as you welcome your new child? Here […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Children must know they are loved
Embracing family St. John Bosco said, “It is not enough to love the young; they must know that they are loved.” This sounds like we are stating the obvious. Of course, our kids know that we love them, right? Not necessarily! Of course, they know we love them unconditionally, right? Not necessarily! Hugs, kisses, love […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Church shows us path to heaven
Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts of the Apostles 15:1-2, 22-29; Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; John 14:23-29 The Acts of the Apostles again provides the first reading for a weekend in the Easter season. As it grew, Christianity not only expanded beyond its original base in the Holy Land, but it also drew gentiles in foreign lands. […]
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