Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Carmel of the Holy Trinity: 50 years of gratitude

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Hawaii’s only contemplative monastery celebrates a half century in the Islands By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” wrote the 6th century Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. Fifty years ago, on Oct. 25, 1973, seven Carmelite nuns took that single step leaving […]

Blankets of love

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A small group of Maui quilters turn a home craft into a warm-hearted ministry touching many By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Square black-and-white fabric patches printed with the logo of NFL Raiders football team are arranged diagonally beside squares of blue, orange and other colors. Together they fashion a personal quilt, a special blanket […]

Lahaina’s Sacred Hearts School continues to move forward

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Maui wildfires EPIC ministry, one of the school’s first benefactors continues its mission of mercy By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Maui wildfires swept through Lahaina on Aug. 8 it took lives and homes, and left destruction. It’s been more than two months since the tragic event and folks in Maui are still […]

140th anniversary of the arrival of Mother Marianne Cope

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140th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF MOTHER MARIANNE AND THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS 1883-2023 COME AND CELEBRATE ALL ARE INVITED BISHOP LARRY SILVA WILL CELEBRATE MASS CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF PEACE NOVEMBER 8, 2023 | 6 p.m. A mini reenactment of the arrival will precede the Mass Refreshments and fellowship follow Answers […]

Talk story: God’s close, compassionate, tender, loving presence

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  OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “I am certain the Spirit will guide us and give us the grace to move forward together, to listen to one another and to embark on a discernment of the times in which we are living, in solidarity with the struggles and aspirations of all humanity.” (Pope Francis, opening homily […]

‘Laudate Deum’

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Pope warns of looming climate disasters for the planet By Gina Christian OSV News Pope Francis warns the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change — and both a paradigm shift and practical action are critically needed to avert looming disasters in nature and human society. The pope released his new apostolic exhortation […]

The assembly meets in 35 small mixed groups,  speaking 5 languages

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The 364 members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops and the 85 experts, facilitators and ecumenical delegates accompanying them began their work in earnest Oct. 5, meeting, sharing and praying in small groups. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, relator general of the synod, introduced the work […]

Maui Disaster Relief Fund channels financial aid to victims quickly, directly

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It’s been nearly two months since wildfires on Maui swept through Lahaina and Kula. The Lahaina fire killed at least 97 people. Dozens are unaccounted for, and thousands have lost their homes. Houses were also destroyed in Kula. To aid survivors, the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation and St. Anthony Church in Wailuku have launched the […]