Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

4 isle delegates congratulate newly elected leadership team for Sisters of St. Francis

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Special to the Herald The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities last month held an Extraordinary Chapter to elect a new leadership team following the sudden death in October of Sister Rita Marie Fritzen, who had been chosen to serve as general minister during the General Chapter in July. Four sisters from Hawaii  […]

Bishop Silva, Deacon Mitchell honored by EPIC Ministry

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Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva was honored as this year’s recipient of the EPIC Award during the annual EPIC Ministry Christmas banquet Dec. 27 at the Hawaii Okinawa Center in Waipio. The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the local church, particularly in ministries for young people. Lisa Gomes, director […]

St. Theresa School Christmas program offers a ‘super’ take on birth of Jesus

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By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald A Nativity scene with superheroes? Joseph as a huge DC Comics fan? Yes, this was the premise of the 2025 St. Theresa School, Kekaha, Christmas Song Program titled “A Super Christmas.” The presentation before Christmas break was a little unorthodox, but the message was loud and clear. As […]

Bishops express support for Venezuelan people

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By Gina Christian OSV News The Catholic bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean have expressed their pastoral closeness to the people of Venezuela, following the Jan. 3 U.S. military intervention that saw the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and the announcement of a temporary takeover of the country before […]

Cardinals affirm fraternity, continuity at consistory

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By Paulina Guzik OSV News VATICAN CITY — After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but “very pleased” cardinals wrapped the first historic extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV in a spirit of fraternity, with a sense of knowing each other better and saying they “discovered” the pope, while he did “more […]

Sacred Hearts Father Lomano Fifita, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe: Responding to God’s call

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I made my final profession as a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in January 2024. In December of that year, I was ordained a priest. In January 2025, I was missioned to Hawaii. The life […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 16, 2026

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How are those New Year’s resolutions going, Heraldinos? Mine was to stop procrastinating … I’ve decided to start in February! In the meantime, please don’t delay in taking my quiz! 1) SCRIPTURE John 2:1-11 describes Jesus’ first miracle. Where did that miracle take place? a) Jerusalem b) Cana c) Bethany d) Capernaum 2) SAINTS: PART […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: ‘Protomartyr’ is both literal, symbolic

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Question corner Q: A Catholic church near me is named after a certain saint, but has “protomartyr” after the name. What does this term mean? (Indiana) A: My guess is that the church you’re thinking of was named “St. Stephen,” since “protomartyr” is a title specific to him. “Protomartyr” is a Greek term that is […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Proclaiming to all that Jesus is the Lord, the Lamb of God

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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 The Book of Isaiah furnishes this weekend’s first reading from the Scriptures. Relief and joy uplifted the atmosphere. Hopes centered upon a bright future, all because of the fact that, after the humiliation, uncertainty and anguish of being conquered by Babylonia, and […]