Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for August 2025

Bishop Larry Silva: Jesus’ fire brings true transformation

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Witness to Jesus | Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 16 at Sacred Heart Church, Punahou, on the occasion of the installation of Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui as pastor; and Aug. 17 at Our Lady of the Mount Church, Kalihi, on the occasion of the church’s […]

A pilgrimage of faith and vocation

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The Pacific island pilgrims sang “A Grandiose Sign” Aug. 2 as they entered the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Visciano, Italy. (Courtesy Father Jaroslaw Z. Skrzypek) By Father Jaroslaw Z. SkrzypekSpecial to the Herald In a world often characterized by rapid change and digital distraction, a group of 230 young people from several […]

Saints’ relics conclude hope-filled national tour

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Sacred Hearts Father Pat Fanning celebrated Mass Aug. 2 at St. Damien of Molokai Church in Kaunakakai, Molokai, with the relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne displayed before the altar. (Courtesy Mark Jechura) Hawaii Catholic Herald Nearly three months after their nationwide tour began, the Diocese of Honolulu’sfirst-class relics of St. Damien de Veuster […]

Catholic Charities Hawaii names chief operating officer

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Anh Nguyen has years of experience in humanitarian and development operations Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Charities Hawaii has tapped an experienced leader in protecting vulnerable populations to serve as its chief operating officer, overseeing the nonprofit organization’s day-to-day operations. Anh Nguyen will take over the role once held by Tina Andrade, who is now Catholic […]

Photo: Birthday blessings

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On Aug. 6, the feast day of the Transfiguration of the Lord, members of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Louis Maigret Assembly 1577 attended a holy hour for vocations at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the holy hour; afterward, the congregation sang “Happy Birthday” to him on the […]

Religious women consider ‘emerging future’ at assembly

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By Andrew NelsonThe Georgia Bulletin / OSV News ATLANTA — From a message that “dread is not of God” to a “pilgrimage of hope,” several hundred Catholic sisters and guests gathered in downtown Atlanta Aug. 12-15 for the annual assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. During days of conversation, prayer and friendship, the […]

U.S. bishops urge special collection as Gaza crisis deepens

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OSV News The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference called for a special collection to bolster the Catholic Church’s response to a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war continues to grind on. In a letter to his brother bishops, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 29, 2025

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As the summer winds down, we say “Aloha oe, Aukake!” and “Welina mai, Kepakemapa!” Your quiz awaits, Hoa aloha! 1) SCRIPTUREBy what other name is the Book of Sirach known?a) Ecclesiastesb) Ecclesiasticusc) Wisdomd) Deuteronomy 2) THE CHURCH IN HAWAIIWhat was unusual about the original interior of Our Lady of Peace Cathedral (now the Cathedral Basilica […]

Sister Leonarda Montealto, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Learning to listen and trust

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald Lead me, Lord, lead me, LordBy the light of truthTo seek and to find the narrow wayBe my way, be my truthBe my life, my LordAnd lead me, Lord, today. These words, taken from the song “Lead Me, Lord,” by John Becker, have […]