Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

In hospital ministry, presence matters

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Being present with someone who is ill — sitting at his or her bedside — can make all the difference between spiraling sickness and spiritual health for patients and their families. Called the ministry of presence, this indispensable form of spiritual care is an essential component of hospital ministry. […]

‘Praised be Jesus Christ, forever and ever!’

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The diocese’s Micronesian community celebrates its faith and the bicentennial of Catholicism in Hawaii By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Micronesian Catholic community hosted a vibrant and joyful celebration over two days last month, sharing their culture, traditions and strong legacy of Catholic faith as part of the broader commemoration […]

La Salette Father Santiago ‘Sunny’ Ner / 1937-2026: Former Oahu, Maui pastor had ‘joyful and loving presence’

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Santiago “Sunny” Ner was beloved in the Diocese of Honolulu for his indefatigable smile and for the love and care he showed his parishioners and fellow clergy at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu and St. Joseph Church in Makawao. Father Ner, a Missionaries of Our Lady of La […]

Doctors clear Pope Leo for lengthy South American trip this month

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OSV News Two weeks after surgery for lung cancer, Pope Leo XIV has been cleared by doctors to proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to South America, the longest and most demanding journey of his pontificate so far. In a statement released Oct. 26, papal physician Dr. Luigi Carbone said there are no medical […]

Bishop’s letter: On the upcoming second collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

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Nov. 1, 2026 “The Lord is the refuge of the poor.” (Psalm 14:6) Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! Sunday, Nov. 15, is the 10th World Day of the Poor, whose theme this year is “The Lord is the refuge of the poor.” In his message for this day, Pope Leo […]

Talk Story: Become a refuge for others

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Office for Social Ministry “The Lord is the refuge of the poor.” (Psalm 14:6) (Pope Leo XIV’s theme for the 10th World Day of the Poor, Nov. 15) Where do we turn when life becomes overwhelming? For this year’s World Day of the Poor, November 15, Pope Leo XIV chose a theme that offers both […]

Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: On the great commandments

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E hiki mai kou aupuni Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Oct. 25, the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, during Bishop Castori’s Mass of thanksgiving at Sacred Hearts Church in Lanai City. Exodus 22; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1; Matthew 22 Sometimes we look upon the commandments mainly as obligations, that is, […]

Educators’ conference expands to all in bicentennial year

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Bicentennial Planning Committee Special to the Herald For years, the Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, or ACCE, has been a gathering for the teachers and administrators who form young hearts and minds in Hawaii’s Catholic schools. In the bicentennial year, that gathering opens its doors wider than ever before. Next year’s ACCE, “Forming Disciples Together,” […]