Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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 […]

5 schools join programs to offer free or reduced-price meals

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Five schools on Oahu and Hawaii island are participating this academic year in federal programs that offer children from qualifying households free or reduced-price meals. In Honolulu, St. Philomena Early Learning Center and Mary, Star of the Sea Early Learning Center are joining the programs for the 2024-25 school year. In Hilo, […]

Official notices: Oct. 11, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule Oct. 13, 3 p.m., 80th anniversary dinner for Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou. Oct. 15, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (video conference); 6 p.m., Mass with the Missionary Sisters of Mary Help of Christians, Aiea. Oct. 19, 10 a.m., Stewardship Commission meeting, Holy Family Ohana Center, Honolulu; 5 p.m., Maryknoll Noblesse Oblige Dinner, […]

Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet Joan Henehan / 1937-2024: California native was a passionate leader during time in Hawaii

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Special to the Herald Sister Joan Henehan, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for 68 years, died in Los Angeles on Aug. 11. She was born in Chicago but moved to California with her family in 1939. The youngest of four surviving girls, she began to attend parochial school in the third grade. She […]

Revised texts for Eucharistic adoration set to take effect

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By Gina Christian OSV News Three years after being approved by the U.S. Catholic bishops, updates to the ritual texts for distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass and for Eucharistic adoration will take effect. The revised version of “Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass” will be implemented on the First […]

Talk story: We are connected to each other and to the earth

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Office for Social Ministry “We Christians are all responsible for the church’s mission … everyone. That is why we need to walk together, taking the path of synodality.” (Pope Francis’ prayer intention for October 2024) Every year at the beginning of October, we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who embodied the values […]