Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii Catholic Herald netted five honors in the 2026 Catholic Media Awards last month, ranging from photography to newswriting to design. The awards are given out by the Catholic Media Association, which names the winners during its annual Catholic Media Conference — held this year in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The […]
Archives for July 2026
Respect Life Office: Clarifying options for couples facing infertility
By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald It is often heartbreaking when a married couple faces difficulty achieving a successful pregnancy. The desire for a child is natural, but many married couples are unable to conceive. In the United States, it is estimated that 1 out of 6 couples has difficulty getting […]
Official notices: July 3, 2026
Bishop’s schedule Bishop’s announcements and appointments
Talk Story: A day of symbolism and hope
Office for Social Ministry “Many migrants, refugees and displaced persons are witnesses of hope…they demonstrate this daily through their resilience and trust in God.” (Pope Leo XIV, message for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees) On July 4, Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Across the country, families will […]
‘Healing Hearts’ ministry to begin summer sessions
Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala is home to a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support to 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, […]
Expect traffic around co-cathedral during 2 days of events for bishop-elect
Hawaii Catholic Herald The episcopal ordination and installation of Jesuit Father Michael T.T. Castori as the sixth bishop of Honolulu will bring a great deal of joy and celebration when the liturgy takes place July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. The Mass, as well as evening vespers the night before, will […]
Parishioner loves to serve in the Lord’s vineyard
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Esther Tokars of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua lives by an important precept — “the Lord needs workers in his vineyard” — and a major part of her life is serving the parish. Tokars’ understanding of serving the Lord goes back to when she was growing up at St. […]
Missionary saint honored for his work in New World
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Today, St. Francis Solanus is remembered as the “wonderworker of the New World,” and we occupiers of a digital age might feel distanced from this fearless missionary and healer. Yet his story shares details of his humanity. He fostered a talent for music. He learned languages to nurture hospitality. He […]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: The weekend that blesses generations
By Ruby Mae Galiza-Baldovi Special to the Herald A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is more than a retreat — it is a sacred pause, a moment to breathe and a chance to rediscover the heart of your marriage. In a world filled with noise, responsibilities and quiet exhaustion, this weekend becomes a gentle doorway back […]
St. Stephen Church, Honolulu: Show of gratitude
In celebration of all fathers and father figures, some of the women of St. Stephen Church in Honolulu hosted a simple breakfast in the Stephen P. Alencastre Memorial Building conference room for the hard-working men who recently helped with big renovation projects around the campus. After the 8 a.m. daily Mass on June 22, La Salette […]