How is your Lenten season going, quiz friends? Did you know that in some Eastern Orthodox churches, Lent is known as the season of “bright sadness”? Good luck on the latest challenge! 1) OCIA What is the name for the series of rites for adults who wish to be baptized which are celebrated in the third, […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Communion requires belief in Real Presence
Question corner Q: We know that Our Lord loves everyone and thus would want to be as close to each person as possible. Can non-Catholics receive holy Communion since this would help achieve the Lord’s ultimate desire to be within the heart and soul of every human being? My spouse is an Episcopalian and refuses […]
Christina Capecchi: Digging deeper dignifies others
Twenty Something I am a compliment-er by nature. Giving sincere, spontaneous compliments feels as comfortable to me as remarking on the weather — and brings me more joy. In high school, friends would quote my catchphrase “way to be.” On my wedding day, I relished the chance to compliment guests on how nice they looked. […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Connect, commit to Jesus during Lent
Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36 The Book of Genesis is the source of the first reading. It is a story about Abraham, whom the Jews regarded, and regard, as the father of their people. Abraham is also seen as the spiritual father of all who know and honor the […]
Commentary: St. Joseph embodies quiet, true strength
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald During this Lenten season, the church takes a brief respite from our solemn journey to celebrate a saint who is known around the world by many titles: patron of the universal church, protector of the Holy Family, patron of workers, patron of fathers, “terror of demons,” protector of […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Take time to focus on, pray for families
Catholic social tips In our Catholic tradition, March is dedicated to St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus. We are also called to reflect and pray as the Lenten season begins. Each month, my Catholic Mothers planner shares a spiritual challenge. This month, the challenge to readers is to “meditate on how the members of […]
Laura Kelly Fanucci: Loved ones must help least among them
Commentary Ask any parent who launched their child only to have them return home, or encouraged them through rehab only to watch them relapse. Ask any adult child who has welcomed their parent into their home as aging, illness or disability demands. Ask couples who have blended families after divorce or death of a spouse. […]
Sisters’ centennial anchors Philippines pilgrimage
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines are returning home for the order’s centennial celebration this summer, and the faithful in Hawaii are invited to join the festivities. Eighteen sisters who serve in the U.S. — from Hawaii to California to Texas — will travel […]
Diocese will welcome 284 new Catholics at Easter Vigils this year
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu saw another uptick in catechumens this year, continuing a positive trend since the numbers plummeted in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Easter Vigil liturgies across the state on April 19, 284 catechumens will receive the sacraments of initiation — baptism, first holy Communion and […]
Hawaii’s 2025 catechumens
Here are the names of those being baptized at the Easter Vigil this year: West Honolulu Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Marie Nguyen Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Jason Kaneaikala Sheldon Sukulbech Shannaliette Forman Calvin Buen Erek Elliott Joshua Elliott Emily Yee Pomaikaiokalani Sansi Holy Family Eden Chang Dominic Hudson Jazmine Liliu Caroline Salvador […]
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