Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for December 2025

Photo: Bountiful bazaar and more at Christ the King

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Christ the King Church in Kahului, Maui, held its annual bazaar Oct. 25, and it was a rousing success. Proceeds will help defray the cost of repaving the church parking lot. October was the month of the holy rosary. Before each weekend Mass, members of the Knights of Columbus and the Eucharistic Women of the […]

Photos: Faith, fellowship and fun for all in Waianae

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Top: Msgr. Gary Secor celebrated the confirmation and first Communion Mass for more than 20 young candidates Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Excitement filled the church as proud parents, sponsors and families shared in the holy sacraments. The parish celebration continued after Mass with dinner and desserts in the church hall with […]

Pope gives thanks, calls for respect in first overseas trip

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ANKARA, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV began his first papal trip speaking of dialogue, peace and thanksgiving — referring to both the holiday and his own gratitude. On the plane to Turkey Nov. 27, he wished a Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans among the 80 journalists traveling with him […]

Austin bishop is named leader of subcommittee focused on racial justice

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By Gina Christian OSV News The U.S. bishops have named Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, as the first chairman of their Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The news was announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a Nov. 20 media release. Bishop Garcia was appointed by Archbishop […]

Federal policy shift targets funding for housing programs

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By Kurt Jensen OSV News WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has issued plans for a complete turnaround in homelessness policy, which involves a two-thirds reduction in current funding used to place people experiencing homelessness in permanent dwellings. Nationally, it could make as many as 170,000 people — all either disabled, suffering from drug addiction, mental […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 5, 2025

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Advent is one of my favorite times of year, Heraldians. The light of the evergreen-wreathed candles, the meditative O Antiphons, the anticipation and preparation for Jesus’ birth, all reinvigorate my spirit. Let’s start off the liturgical season with an Advent-centric quiz. 1) ADVENT TRADITIONS The Jesse Tree is a wonderful Advent tradition for young and […]

Camillian Father Renato Maliwat, St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea: Seek the good, and follow Jesus

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For many years, my ministry was rooted in hospital ministry and in guiding seminarians in their own vocational discernment. The Camillian spirit, caring for the sick with compassion, became the blueprint of my religious formation and shaped much of who I am […]