Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

St. Jude Parish marks 25 years of physical presence in Hawaii

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Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Jude Parish last month celebrated the 25th anniversary of its church in Kapolei, the community’s physical presence in Hawaii after existing for decades in Leeward eOahu. More than 500 people attended the event on Feb. 25, including past and present clergy, family, friends and visitors eager to witness the milestone. St. […]

Photo: Welcome, Father Nimu!

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Sacred Hearts Father Lusius Nimu signed a document affirming his installation as pastor of St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki during his installation Mass March 3 as Bishop Larry Silva looked on. Among the clergy attending the celebration was Bishop Ryan Jimenez of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Full obedience will bear fruit

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  FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 The Book of Jeremiah provides this weekend’s first reading. A common theme runs through all the written prophecies of ancient Israel, namely that despite human sinfulness and treachery, God always is merciful. He always forgives. He never forsakes the people. Jeremiah constantly wrote with […]

Sarah and David Herrmann: The duality of discord

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  EMBRACING FAMILY As we approach Holy Week, we cannot help but think of Jesus’ betrayal by one of his own friends, Judas. Hopefully, none of us will ever experience a friendship betrayal of that magnitude. Still, many of us have experienced betrayal in one way or another. Children and adults have experienced disagreements, arguments […]

Cresencia Labuguen, parishioner at St. Catherine Church: With God, all things are possible

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald On Feb. 24, St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai, recognized Cresencia Labuguen for her over 60 years of service to the church. According to fellow parishioner Carol Aki: “Every single day, Cres opened the church before 5:30 a.m. and spent the first […]

Official notices: March 15, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule March 16, 10 a.m., Deacon Council Meeting, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe; 5 p.m., Scout Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. March 17, 10 a.m., Mass with installation of Reverend John Molina as pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Pahoa. March 19, 9 a.m., Diocesan Finance Council (video conference). March […]