Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Isle jubilarians lauded at annual celebratory Mass

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu and many of Hawaii’s religious communities gathered April 11 to honor their ordained and professed members who are marking jubilee milestones this year. The annual Jubilarian Mass was held at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, with lay faithful also attending the liturgy and reception that followed. […]

Talk Story: ‘Even just one of these children’

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Office for Social Ministry “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Mt 18:5) In the bright light of Easter, when the church proclaims that life has overcome death, we are invited to look more closely at where that new life is most fragile — and most revealing. This year, Pope Leo XIV […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Jesus is risen and with us now

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Witness to Jesus | Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered April 11 at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi and April 12 at the Kamiano Center with the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Community in Honolulu, celebrating confirmation and first Communion. […]

Pope responds to criticism with ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’

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By Courtney Mares and Kate Scanlon OSV News ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ALGIERS — Pope Leo XIV said April 13 he has “no fear” of President Donald Trump’s administration and responded to Trump’s criticism by telling journalists that his message to the U.S. president is “the message of the Gospel: Blessed are the peacemakers.” […]

Couple shows gratitude through life in ministry

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Mason and Teo Matsuda, faith is not just something practiced on Sundays — it shapes every part of their lives. Over the years, the couple has poured their time, talents and even their home into the life of their parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ewa Beach. From […]

Foundation of parish family lies in acts of stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For many Catholics, parish life is centered on Sunday Mass. We arrive, pray, receive the Eucharist and return to the responsibilities of the week ahead. Faithful Mass attendance is essential to our spiritual lives. Yet the church invites us to something deeper than attendance alone: We are called not simply […]

Calling girls ages 12-18: Join Sacred Hearts Academy for an Easter pilgrimage to France

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Special to the Herald Sacred Hearts Academy is planning an all-girls pilgrimage to France during Easter 2027, and girls ages 12-18 from Hawaii’s Catholic schools and parishes are invited to join the once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. The trip will include stops in Paris, Lourdes and Poitiers (where the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and […]

Holy Trinity to host Walking with Moms baby shower May 17

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Special to the Herald The Respect Life Committee at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou along with churches in the East Honolulu Vicariate will once again sponsor a Walking with Moms baby shower celebrating new life and new family life. The shower will take place May 17 from 2-4 p.m. in the parish gym. This is the fourth […]