This is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s homily for the Easter Mass given April 5 in St. Peter’s Square Dear brothers and sisters, Today all of creation is resplendent with new light, a song of praise rises from the earth, and our hearts rejoice: Christ is risen from the dead, and with him, […]
Archives for April 2026
Bishop Larry Silva: Bringing the light of Christ to others
Witness to Jesus | Easter Sunday Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on April 4, Easter Vigil, with the Cathedral Community of Our Lady of Peace at the Kamiano Center in downtown Honolulu; and on April 5, Easter Sunday, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu and at Our Lady of […]
Hawaii’s 2026 Jubilarians: Celebrating lives of discipleship
“God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of humanity.” Prayer of […]
Sacred Hearts brother readies for next step toward priesthood
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald To be thought of as a “flag-bearer for Christ” is a great compliment indeed. But Sacred Hearts Father Johnathan Hurrell raised the metaphor one better when describing Sacred Hearts Brother Soane Siua — he called the seminarian an “instrument of God’s love.” “Wherever he goes, whatever he does, he […]
Talk Story: A mission of service and respect
Office for Social Ministry “Before any distinction of charisms and ministries, we are all equal in dignity as members of the people of God through baptism.” (Pope Leo XIV, Holy Week 2026) Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus message during Holy Week reminds us that as a faith family, we belong to one church — one ohana […]
Official notices: April 10, 2026
Bishop’s schedule Bishop’s announcements and appointments
Month of April puts spotlight on protection of children
Hawaii Catholic Herald Every April, the Catholic Church in the U.S. marks Child Abuse Prevention Month to highlight the importance of protecting children and preventing abuse. Spearheaded by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection, the initiative offers resources to dioceses, parishes and schools so they can support and inform […]
Respect Life: USCCB directives offer guidance on dignity, Catholic health care
By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald One of Pope Leo XIV’s goals this year is for Christians to be reacquainted with the Second Vatican Council and to rediscover the beauty and importance of the many ecclesial documents that came out of the historic meeting. The “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic […]
Mary, Star of the Sea sets dates for new sessions of ‘Healing Hearts’ ministry
Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and […]
In memory: Maryknoll sisters had lasting impact on education across islands in Pacific
Special to the Herald Sister Marie Rosso / 1930-2026 Maryknoll Sister Marie Rosso, who spent decades in Hawaii as an educator and social advocate, died Feb. 8 at age 95. She was a Maryknoll sister for 75 years. Sister Rosso was born Nov. 16, 1930, to Daniel and Anna Brennan Rosso in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; she […]