By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For most of his 20 years as leader of the Diocese of Honolulu, Bishop Larry Silva, his staff and a dedicated Presbyteral Council have been reviewing parish boundaries across the islands to keep pace with Hawaii’s changing population and other demographic shifts. “I have seen a change from sugar […]
Talk story: Recognizing God in our midst this Christmas season
Office for Social Ministry “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” (Jn 1:14) The season of Advent invites us to slow down, look a little closer and reflect on the many ways God shows up today in our world. Christmas isn’t about grandeur or perfection — it’s about the miracle of God […]
Christmas 2025 front page: Nativity of the Lord
Acrylic work of Byzantine design by Dominican Sister Malia Dominica Wong, created under iconographer Phillip Zimmerman at the Monastery of Mount Carmel in Niagara, Canada. (Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP)
Respecting life: The reason for the season
By Val Streff Special to the Herald Christmas is a great time to focus on the incarnation of Jesus. Jesus took upon himself human flesh to save the world. Jesus conceived in the womb of the Blessed Mother shows us how God values life, especially the unborn. Passages 2270 and 2271 of the “Catechism of […]
Official notices: Dec. 19, 2025
Bishop’s schedule Bishop’s announcements and appointments Correction In the Dec. 19, 2025, issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, the hometown of Father Renato Maliwat, parochial vicar at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, was incorrectly listed as Batangas, Philippines, in the “Viriditas2: Soul Greening” column. Father Maliwat was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. The Herald regrets the […]
Bishop Larry Silva: 2025 Christmas message
“Hope does not disappoint!” (Rom 5:5) As we prepare to close this Jubilee Year of 2025, whose theme is “Pilgrims of Hope,” we could easily become cynical. Our hope for peace on earth is dashed when we think of the wars and civil unrest in Ukraine, Myanmar and even in the Holy Land — where, […]
Sharing musical gifts with God, community
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We all have a way to serve our parish. The Llamedo family has the joy of sharing the same gift — music. It all started nearly 40 years ago when Mary Ann Llamedo’s mother asked her to play guitar for the charismatic prayer group. This opened the door for her […]
Holidays offer an opportunity to come home to the church
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com For many Catholics, attending Mass regularly might not be part of their routine throughout the year. However, Christmas provides a unique opportunity for fallen-away Catholics to reconnect with their faith and rediscover the beauty of the Mass. How can you use Christmas as a springboard to renew your faith and begin […]
Papal panel rejects ordination of women to diaconate
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has voted against the possibility of ordaining women deacons while also supporting more study on the issue. The panel also expressed hope that women’s access to other ministries would be expanded. Pope Francis established the […]
Christmas carols are a ‘divine gift’ for all, pope says
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christmas carols in every language and culture are expressions of how music can convey “feelings and emotions, even the deepest movements of the soul,” Pope Leo XIV said after listening, clapping and singing along at the Vatican Christmas concert with the poor. “As the melodies touched […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- …
- 862
- Next Page »