Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

After a rocky start, pilgrims find hospitality, fellowship on the way to the Syracuse shrine

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By Renée Roden and James Murphy Catholic News Service It was around 6 p.m. on a Monday night, and as we walked the final stretch of our nine-mile hike to St. James Catholic Church, we prayed for welcome. As we approached, we noted pilgrim shells decorating the church doors — a good sign. To our […]

Sarah Hoyoung Ku: The Korean mother martyrs

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COMMENTARY Reading the stories of the Korean saints to me is like sparks flying when meeting a new mom at the park. There’s the thrill of each shared connection and an eagerness for more. When I learn about the Korean saints, I find threads connecting me to them in our shared Korean heritage. As a […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Changing a child’s godparents? Mass for the unborn?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: I was wondering whether you’re allowed to change your child’s godparents and, if so, how to go about it and have it be acceptable to the church. The situation is this: When we chose our daughter’s godparents, seven years ago, they were Catholic and went to church. But over the years, they […]

Photo: Wisconsin commissioning

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John Akau, a seminarian of the Diocese of Honolulu, was commissioned for parish ministry at the Rite of Commissioning eSeminarians Involved in Pastoral Service, during Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Sept. 7, in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Akau, far left in the photo, commissioned for service in the Wisconsin parishes of St. […]

Official notices: Sept. 30, 2022

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Bishop’s Schedule Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate. October 1, 8:00 am, Oahu Stewardship Day, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe; 11:30 am, Ohana in Christ Donor Mass and Reception, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe; 1:30 pm, Blessing of Columbaria at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. October 2, 10:00 am, Mass at St. Augustine Church, Waikiki. October […]

Kailua parish hosting fall marriage enrichment seminar

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  St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua will sponsor a five-week Marriage in Christ Seminar starting in October for married couples interested in enriching their relationships. This seminar, which consists of Wednesday evening gatherings, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 12 through Nov. 9, invites couples of all ages “to renew their love and affection for each other, […]