Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for September 2025

EPIC Ministry offers connection, community

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Ian Casabay, a parishioner at Christ the King Church in Kahului, is on the leadership team of EPIC Ministry’s Maui chapter. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Many young adults who came through the pandemic in their high school or college years say they struggle with making connections with others or finding some […]

Many parables are also good examples of stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Stewardship is a fundamental concept in the Catholic faith, rooted in the belief that everything we have is a gift from God, and it is our responsibility to use these gifts wisely and generously. Jesus, in his parables, often illustrated the principles of stewardship, emphasizing the importance of sharing time, talent […]

Rachel’s Vineyard retreat offers comfort, healing after abortion

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Rachel’s Vineyard, a ministry in the diocesan Respect Life office that seeks to offer healing and support after abortion, is welcoming people affected by abortion — either themselves or through another person’s experience — to attend a confidential weekend retreat next month. The Oct. 10-12 retreat will provide a safe, nonjudgmental place […]

Holy Trinity prayer group supports sainthood candidate

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Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, in an undated file photo. (CNS file photo) Hawaii Catholic Herald A new prayer meeting at Holy Trinity Church aims to boost a candidate for sainthood with a local connection. Parishioners at the Kuliouou church who attend the monthly gatherings (the next one is Oct. 15) pray […]

Photo: Carmelite Sisters choose new prioress

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The Carmelite Sisters elected their new prioress Aug. 9 at the Carmel of the Holy Trinity monastery, located at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Sister Agnella Lu was elected in the presence of Bishop Larry Silva; Discalced Carmelite Father Thomas Reeves, prior of Mount St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery in San Jose, California; and Father […]

St. Joseph School welcomes leaders of Blessed Sacrament order

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Blessed Sacrament Father Apolinario “Poli” Ty, left, pastor of St. Joseph Church, joined Kumu Maile Kipapa, second from left; Student Council Executive President Raylee Mateo, left center; and student campus minister Michaela Costales, right center, as St. Joseph School hosted two Blessed Sacrament leaders for a tour. Father Philip Benzy Romician, second from right, is […]

Knights assembly holds annual awards

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Knight Mike DeWitt held the Chuck Furr Memorial Plaque presented by Robert Camilleri, left, and Larry Gonzales. (Courtesy Philip Mulno) By Robert CamilleriSpecial to the Herald On Sept. 10, clergy, members, families and friends of the Knights of Columbus Bishop Louis Maigret Assembly 1577, the first fourth-degree assembly chartered in Hawaii, gathered at Mary, Star […]

Kalihi parish receives relic of St. Carlo Acutis

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Marilyn Santos and Father Jaroslaw Z. Skrzypek displayed the relic of St. Carlo Acutis presented Sept. 11 to St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi. (Courtesy Lisa Gomes) By Father Jaroslaw Z. SkrzypekSpecial to the Herald St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi received a profound gift Sept. 11: a relic of newly canonized St. […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 26, 2025

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Greetings and salutations, my quizzically inclined friends! ’Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes and pigskin prognostications. Enjoy my latest trivialities! 1) CHURCH HISTORY By what name were the earliest followers of Jesus known? a) Neo-catechumenates b) People of the Way c) Mystigogists d) Theofilus Christus 2) SCRIPTURE Which of the following women in Scripture […]