Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Annie Chee, St. John Vianney Parish School: Love, laughter and connections

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For nearly 30 years, I’ve been closely connected to St. John Vianney School. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats, from serving on the school board to working there and being a parent. What makes this community special is the people — […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Gaining God’s mercy brings clarity, insight

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Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 31:7-9; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 The Book of Jeremiah provides this weekend’s first reading. A few facts about Jeremiah are known from the book itself. He was from Anatoth, a village only a few miles from Jerusalem, and he was the son of Hilkiah, a priest. He acted as […]

Laura Kelly Fanucci: Try ‘liturgical living’ at any age, any time

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Commentary Over the past 15 years, I’ve witnessed the rise of “liturgical living” in Catholic circles. Websites, social media, books, home decor and subscription boxes abound to help families celebrate the church year at home — with party supplies and recipes for every feast day under the sun. But liturgical living is for adults, too. […]

Land sale agreement will bring ‘critical funds’ to diocese

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald For the past 19 years, the Diocese of Honolulu leased a 6.5-acre land parcel in Waialae-Kahala to Kahala Nui, a retirement community, next to Mary, Star of the Sea Church and School. This land lease agreement provided a home for Kahala Nui’s apartments and wide range of life […]

15 years a saint: Recalling St. Damien’s canonization

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald On Oct. 11, 2009, people speaking different languages and from many nations all united at the Vatican to witness Pope Benedict XVI proclaim Hawaii’s first saint — Father Damien de Veuster of Molokai. The canonization of St. Damien put a spotlight on his courageous story of ministry to Hansen’s […]

Reflection: An isle family’s deep connection to Father Damien

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By Alika Hussey Sheldon Special to the Herald Sometimes in a family’s long and complicated history, a story emerges from a long-lost relative that was shared with family members who believed it was worth preserving. Oral tradition is usually passed on in this way and goes back to the time of the early church. Then […]