By Kurt Jensen OSV News Results of two national surveys of American adults released in 2025 indicated contrasting trends — more belief in God and spirituality, but no indication of any organized religious revival. Last February, a Pew Research Center report said that 92% of U.S. adults say they hold one or more spiritual beliefs […]
Archives for February 2026
Mary Adamski: A show(down) of faith
View from the pew Last week was the rare opportunity to come out in public as a Catholic as you combed your hair back to display a cross of ashes on your forehead. Immature though it was, I would enjoy it as a “ta-da!” moment in my workplace, usually inspiring someone’s advice that I might […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 27, 2026
My quizzical friends, may I ask what you are giving up for Lent? Please don’t say “this quiz”! As for me, I’m giving up chocolate. Please respect my sacrifice during this difficult time. 1) QUADRAGINTA The 40 days of Lent remind us of: a) the 40 years Noah led the Israelites in the desert b) […]
La Salette Father Valentine Sun Tun, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu: Mission shaped by prayer
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Growing up in Myanmar, I was surrounded by those of the Buddhist, Muslim, Protestant and Catholic faiths. Living in that diversity helped me learn how to listen, to respect and to adapt. It prepared me well for mission, even here in Hawaii. […]
Reflection: On long Lenten journey, steadiness is key
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As Lent settles in, something quiet often shifts. The clarity we felt on Ash Wednesday softens. The sacrifices we chose now meet the steady rhythm of daily life. What once felt purposeful can begin to feel ordinary. And somewhere along the Lenten path, enthusiasm gives way to something […]
Reflection: Choosing proximity over power
By Dr. Shirley Tamoria Special to the Herald Violence today rarely looks like violence. It arrives quietly — through interfaces, policies and systems designed to keep human beings out of view. People are no longer confronted; they are processed. Harm hums in the background, efficient and sanitized. What has disappeared is not cruelty, but proximity. […]
Letter to the editor: Church could help immigrants integrate into U.S.
My message pertains to Gina Christian’s OSV News article, “Cardinals air concerns about U.S.’ ‘moral foundation,’” in the Jan. 30 Hawaii Catholic Herald. While the majority of Americans agree that illegal immigration and its consequences are perhaps the toughest issue facing Americans (proven by the 2024 election), we are conflicted as to how to resolve […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Charisms inform range of religious orders
Question corner Q: Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there? I don’t understand why a young woman who feels called to give her life to God would need that many choices. (Ohio) A: The short answer to the question of why there are such a variety of convents out there is: […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Be saved — commit to Christ
Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 12:1-4a; 2 Timothy 1:8a-10; Matthew 17:1-9 The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first biblical reading. As its name implies, Genesis reveals the divine origin of life and the divine plan in the forming of the Hebrew race. First and foremost, Genesis is a splendidly vivid revelation […]
New diocesan annual appeal begins this month
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s new annual appeal officially gets underway this month, giving parishioners across the state an opportunity to invest in the future of the church. The Hawaii Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, “Sharing God’s Gifts,” begins the first weekend of Lent, Feb. 21-22, and runs through June 30. […]