By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Marcial Tumacder admits there have been times when he has taken on too many ministries at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi. Yet he is continually surprised by how the Lord seems to multiply his time as he serves others. Sharing his time, talent and treasure has brought Tumacder […]
Everyone can play a role in building community at church
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A parish is much more than a place where people gather for Mass each week. It is a community of believers united in Christ and called to support one another in faith. When parishioners develop meaningful relationships, share their gifts and work together in service, a parish begins to reflect […]
The Parish News: Sept. 11, 2026
Please see below for the latest edition of The Parish News, back from summer break.
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 11, 2026
Ready to test your Catholic know-how, Heraldinos? No need to dust off the Catechism or quietly consult Father Google. Just sharpen your pencil, trust your memory, and see how many of this week’s questions you can answer without divine intervention. Good luck — and remember, guessing is not a sin! 1) SAINTS What famous Franciscan […]
Sister Barbara Jean Wajda, Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Where I see the face of God
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald People often ask me what it is like to live at Kalaupapa. I usually smile because it is difficult to put into words. It is not simply a place where I live or serve. It is a place where I experience God’s […]
Reflection: Lord, what about me?
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald There comes a point in adulthood when the lives of those around us begin to change in ways we once assumed would naturally happen for us too. A friend gets engaged. Another gets married. Someone announces a pregnancy or buys a first home. We are genuinely happy for […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Remembering 9/11
Catholic Social Tips Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terror attack on our country known simply as “9/11” — a series of attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, that killed thousands of people in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The events happened nearly 5,000 miles away. Yet there was a deep connection to what […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Church upholds dignity of human life
Question corner Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics. Starting with this latter aspect, it’s good […]
Christina Capecchi: Amid flaws, embrace grace
Twenty Something Amelia Bedelia should have been fired. She botched every single task on her housekeeping list. When instructed to dust the furniture, Amelia Bedelia put dusting powder on the furniture. When told to dress the chicken, she put clothes on it. And her take on “change the towels” involved scissors and a drastic change […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Faithful are called to shine with love and forgiveness
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:30-28:9; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 The Book of Sirach is the source of this weekend’s first biblical reading. Sirach’s author was Joshua, the son of Sirach. (He should not be confused with Joshua, active centuries earlier as a disciple of Moses and leader of the Hebrews as they passed […]