Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sister Monica Ja Len, Missionary Sisters of Faith: Signs of hope

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VIRIDITAS2: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald When people ask me how I keep on going amidst all that has gone on concerning the Lahaina tragedy, I look at the people around me. When things happened, many people extended their hands. Even though they have lost everything, with faith […]

At long last, nation’s Filipino priests gather for convention in NJ

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By Father Loreto “Bong” Rojas Jr. Special to the Herald Nearly 400 Filipino priests ministering in the United States gathered in New Jersey Oct. 24-27, including 20 from the Diocese of Honolulu. Bishop Larry Silva was also in attendance. All are members of the National Association of Filipino Priests (NAFP). The gathering was six years […]

Retired Chaminade professor attends historic synod’s opening Taize vigil

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Jon James is a retired Chaminade University English professor, the founder of an orphanage in India, and a perennially disappointed fan of the University of Notre Dame’s football team. He is also the biggest promoter in Hawaii of the spirituality of Taize, the international ecumenical religious community based in […]

Commentary: A Christian’s offer

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The Jerusalem cardinal’s heroic inspiration in these dark, chaotic days By Editorial Board of Our Sunday Visitor Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s recent offer to exchange himself for the children held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Hamas is a testament to his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to peace. This selfless act of courage has showcased […]

Revitalized Carmelite convent celebrates 50th year in Hawaii

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii’s revitalized Carmelite convent celebrated its 50th year tucked in the Kailua-side slope of the Koolaus with a morning Mass Oct. 16 celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva and about 70 of the sisters’ families, friends and supporters. The congregants overflowed the Carmelites small public chapel, while in the chapel’s […]

Belgian officials visit Kalaupapa to honor beloved countryman

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald A delegation of nine Belgians was in Hawaii this month to commemorate the 150th anniversary of their revered countryman, St. Damien de Veuster, stepping foot on Molokai, and to sign a “commitment statement” with Bishop Larry Silva, Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen, Kalaupapa residents, representatives of […]

Photo: Expanding the temporary school

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Volunteers continue their work to make Sacred Hearts Mission in Kapalua a temporary home for Lahaina’s Sacred Hearts School that burned down on Aug. 8. Pictured are volunteer parents and Knights of Columbus installing flooring and assembling desks in space adjacent to the church on Oct. 16. Sacred Hearts principal Tonata Lolesio said she is […]