Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Oahu author makes Jesus’ genealogy kid-friendly

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Nichelle Soriano Torno says she has always dreamed of writing a book, but never imagined her work would be picked up by one of the largest Catholic publishers. Ascension Press, known for the podcasts “The Bible in a Year” and “The Catechism in a Year” with Father Mike Schmitz, […]

Filipino cardinal to join 2 major U.S. gatherings

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USCCB president calls Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s presence ‘a gift’ By Gina Christian OSV News A Manila-born cardinal will be the special guest at a gathering of Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics in July, ahead of his participation in the National Eucharistic Congress. Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu announced May 20 that Cardinal Luis Antonio […]

Creation must be cared for, not preyed upon, pope says

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Being obedient to God’s commandment and spirit of love can radically change attitudes and actions to convert people from “predators” of natural resources to “tillers” of God’s great garden of planet Earth, Pope Francis said. “The earth is entrusted to our care, yet continues to belong […]

Planning begins for solar energy project to power Vatican City

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed two special commissioners to start work on building an agrivoltaic system on a Vatican property outside of Rome that could supply the whole of Vatican City’s energy needs. “There is a need to make a transition to a model of sustainable development that […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Steadfast faith helps us endure toughest storms

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WITNESS TO JESUS | TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered at Sacred Heart Church, Hawi, on the occasion of the opening of Sacred Heart’s centennial celebration and the blessing of its renovated church. Marriage is a wonderful sacrament that joins a man and a woman together in […]

Official notices: July 5, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule July 5, 11:30 a.m., Serra Club seminarian luncheon, Natsunoya Tea House, Honolulu. July 6, 4:30 p.m., memorial Mass for Masa Yogi with Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, St. Marianne Cope Chapel, Liliha. July 7, 10 a.m., confirmation and first holy Communion, Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai City. July 9, 8:30 a.m., […]

Herald wins 5 awards from Catholic Media Association

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii Catholic Herald received five writing awards for work published in 2023 from the Catholic Media Association June 21 during the group’s annual Catholic Media Conference in Atlanta. Reporter Jennifer Rector and former editor Patrick Downes took second place in the best coverage — disaster or crises category for their coverage […]

Father Kim remembered for aloha spirit, advocacy

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Tears and laughter echoed through the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu June 27 as people celebrated the life of Father Alapaki Kim, who was loved by many across Hawaii and was a strong advocate for the recognition and inclusion of Native Hawaiian traditions and culture in the church. […]

Dominican Sisters share gratitude, joy at Mass

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The mood in Waipio was light and joyful last month as the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Hawaii region with a special Mass at Resurrection of the Lord Church. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the June 22 […]

Isle Knights hold annual convention, present awards

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald On May 11 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, state deputy Randy Tom gaveled to order the Knights of Columbus’ 45th annual Hawaii State Council convention. Delegates from councils across Hawaii were in attendance. Earlier that day, Sacred Hearts Father Stephen Banjare celebrated the opening convention Mass […]