By Kate Scanlon OSV News WASHINGTON — The Holy See Press Office issued a statement April 10 disputing a report by The Free Press several days earlier that the Vatican’s top diplomat in the U.S. was brought to the Pentagon in January for a “bitter lecture” about comments from Pope Leo XIV that some U.S. […]
Archives for April 2026
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 24, 2026
Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! 1) EASTER SEASON During the Easter season, what prayer replaces the daily Angelus prayer? a) Hail Mary b) Divine Mercy chaplet c) “Regina Coeli” d) Ave Maria 2) GOSPELS Which of the Gospels is the oldest? a) Matthew […]
Father Claudio Aguirre, diocesan priest: ‘Every day, I choose to serve’
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “I am a missionary priest,” I tell people, and I smile — not because it is easy, but because it is grace. I come from Venezuela, and my journey to the priesthood began when I was just 16 years old. I entered […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Descent into hell sealed redemption
Question corner Q: In the Apostles’ Creed, we say that Jesus “descended into hell” after he died on the cross. But why would Jesus go to hell if he was sinless? A: The short answer is that Jesus was not sent to hell as a consequence for his own sinfulness, but in order to free […]
Sarah and David Herrmann: Walking with parish ohana
Embracing Family Do we ever feel that parenting rests entirely on our shoulders? Does this leave us exhausted and longing for support? We don’t need to carry this alone. Catholic parishes offer grace, community and support, reminding us that we share the journey together. Let’s shift from “you” to “we.” We gain strength by participating […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Turning away from God will lead us toward peril
Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10 Readings from the Acts of the Apostles frequently occur during the Easter season. They clearly show not just life in general in the first Christian community but quite expressly they reveal the special place among the early Christians of the apostles, and that […]
Greg Erlandson: Coast-to-coast faith education
Amid the fray St. John Henry Newman, writing in the 19th century, wanted a Catholic laity “who know their religion … who know what they hold and what they do not.” Whatever the challenges Newman faced in the 19th century, one could argue that the challenge of educating adult Catholics in the faith is that […]
Paul Thigpen: Salvation requires upkeep
Commentary “Are you saved?” That’s a question often heard from well-meaning Christians who want to help others know Jesus Christ. As Catholics whose faith is centered in him, we can appreciate their good intentions and admire their willingness to talk about God. Even so, we may have trouble understanding what their question is really all […]
Easter Sunday: ‘We cannot continue to be indifferent,’ pope says
By Courtney Mares OSV News VATICAN CITY — Speaking from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica on Easter, Pope Leo XIV delivered a passionate appeal for peace, declaring that the power of the risen Christ is “entirely nonviolent” and calling on world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose dialogue over domination. The address […]
Community rallies after devastating storms
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The back-to-back Kona low storms that struck Hawaii last month affected almost all areas of the Diocese of Honolulu, bringing devastation and loss to many people — some in a matter of minutes. Yet the physical and mental pain the storms delivered were matched by quiet heroes who took […]