Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: During Lent, strive for kindness, understanding

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Office for Social Ministry “Lent is a time in which the church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of […]

Bishop Larry Silva: You are of God, and loved by God

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Witness to Jesus | First Sunday of Lent Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Feb. 21 at St. Joseph Church, Hilo, and Feb. 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, for the East Hawaii Vicariate’s and Oahu vicariates’ rites of election. Who do you think you are? That question is not […]

Relic enshrined in celebration of ‘God’s infinite great love’

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Veneration of St. Faustina Kowalska is now possible at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Joseph Church in Waipahu welcomed a first-class relic of St. Faustina Kowalska Feb. 6, becoming the second parish in the Diocese of Honolulu to honor the young Polish nun who was instrumental in perpetuating the Divine Mercy […]

Find support, services through Respect Life Office

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Respect Life Office offer several initiatives for anyone seeking information and support: Walking with Moms in Need, the Miscarriage Ministry and a program that addresses infertility. Walking with Moms in Need: This program was started by the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]

Former evangelical pastor to speak at Resurrection of the Lord

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Jeremy Rivera returns to Hawaii for a two-night mission in Waipio Gentry Special to the Herald A former evangelical minister who returned to the Catholic faith two decades ago will speak next month at Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio Gentry. Jeremy Rivera will lead a parish mission over two days, March 23-24, from […]

Maui-Lanai Vicariate to host Stewardship Day next month

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Special to the Herald The Maui-Lanai Vicariate’s annual Stewardship Day is set for March 7 at St. Theresa Church in Kihei. The theme this year is “One Body, Many Gifts: Stewards of God’s Church.” Father William Kunisch, pastor of St. Theresa, will celebrate the opening Mass at 8 a.m., which will be followed by a […]

Finding joy, sense of purpose in parish ministries

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Our Lady of the Mount parishioner Ropati Liua enjoys being an active part of the Kalihi parish’s life. One of the primary ways he serves is through the young adult ministry — a group he was once part of as a youth himself. After stepping away from the church for […]