Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Francis calls on world leaders to fight climate change

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the World Climate Action Summit of the U.N. Climate Change Conference. “Are we working for a culture of life or a culture of death?” he asked […]

Talk story: The spirit of inclusivity shines brightly

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Above all else, big hearts are needed who want to accompany. It means changing our mentality a little and opening ourselves to the abilities and talents of people who are differently abled both in society and in the life of the church. It assumes that we stop talking about ‘them’ and […]

Nicaragua claims imprisoned bishop receives ‘preferential’ treatment

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  By David Agren OSV News BUENOS AIRES — The Nicaraguan government has released a series of photos and videos of imprisoned Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa — purportedly as proof of him receiving preferential treatment — but sparking alarm over the prelate’s emaciated appearance and indignation over his continued incarceration in one of the […]

Parish baby showers welcome new mothers celebrating life

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By Val Streff Special to the Herald “Walking with Moms in Need” is a program initiated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on the 25th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, “The Gospel of Life,” to support pregnant women and new mothers. It was introduced in Hawaii in the form of parish “baby […]

Photo: Franciscan fraternity meets

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The Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order gathered on Nov. 18 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa to celebrate its 12th anniversary as an established fraternity. The pastor, Father Siegfred Dosdos, joined them after the meeting for a special buffet and fellowship. As always, the group collected non-perishable food for the needy and […]

Photo: She sells sea shells

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Meet Zaya Moylan Ayson, one of the newest students of the children’s sacramental preparation class at St. Jude Parish, Kapolei. The parish religious education program is so very proud of 8-year-old Zaya, who raised $500 for the Maui Wildfire Victims by selling these Maui-themed hand-decorated seashells (background). Moved by her selfless gesture, the parish wishes […]