Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for February 2026

Maui-Lanai Vicariate to host Stewardship Day next month

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Special to the Herald The Maui-Lanai Vicariate’s annual Stewardship Day is set for March 7 at St. Theresa Church in Kihei. The theme this year is “One Body, Many Gifts: Stewards of God’s Church.” Father William Kunisch, pastor of St. Theresa, will celebrate the opening Mass at 8 a.m., which will be followed by a […]

Finding joy, sense of purpose in parish ministries

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Our Lady of the Mount parishioner Ropati Liua enjoys being an active part of the Kalihi parish’s life. One of the primary ways he serves is through the young adult ministry — a group he was once part of as a youth himself. After stepping away from the church for […]

5 aspects of Catholic education can also guide parents at home

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Many Catholic parents feel like they’ve failed — especially when their adult children no longer practice the faith or attend Mass regularly. Parents are often slow to take credit for their children’s successes but quick to shoulder the blame when it comes to struggles in the spiritual life. Yet as […]

Reflection: Salt, light and the synodal path

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By Father Jaroslaw Skrzypek Special to the Herald From Feb. 2-8, the vibrant city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic became a spiritual epicenter for the Neocatechumenal Way. I had the distinct privilege of attending a regional itinerant meeting, an experience that offered a profound glimpse into a living laboratory of faith, community and […]

Bishops detail faith-based ways to mark nation’s birthday

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OSV News WASHINGTON — As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in initiatives including a collective “250 Hours of Adoration” and “250 Works of Mercy.” To celebrate the occasion, “America 250,” […]

Experts laud Archbishop Sheen as beatification is announced

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OSV News With the Feb. 9 announcement of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification, experts told OSV News the renowned 20th-century theologian and evangelizer spoke not only to his time, but to the present — with a clear, hopeful and accessible message firmly centered on Christ’s saving love for humanity. “I think he has a lot […]

A true parish welcomes all and seeks harmony, Pope Leo says

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service OSTIA LIDO, Italy — An authentic Christian community knows how to sincerely and joyfully welcome everyone: Catholics, non-Catholics and people of no faith at all, Pope Leo XIV said. “A true parish” is where “we all learn to say ‘Welcome,’ not only with words, but with a spirit of […]

St. Peter’s Basilica marks 400 years with big upgrade

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By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME — Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for artificial intelligence-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim access and high-tech structural monitoring as part of yearlong anniversary celebrations. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, announced a wide-ranging […]