Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Wade Andrade: Put a prayer on it

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VIRIDITAS 2: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Toward the end of one of my routes, I noticed a lone boy sitting in the back of the bus. He looked down and out. I asked, “What, you the black sheep of the family?” He responded, “My parents are on […]

Effie Caldarola: ‘Do not worry about tomorrow’

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FOR THE JOURNEY One of my daughters recently reunited with college roommates on the opposite coast. It was her first airplane flight since COVID-19, and the first time she would be away, overnight, from her almost 2-year-old daughter. She was nervous. The 2-year-old? Not so much. “How’s the baby doing?” I asked my son-in-law. “Is […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Crying babies are ruining Mass. Plus: Should my daughter take communion?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: I love children, and I know that babies will cry at inopportune times. That said, I am puzzled at the young parents in our parish who allow their children to cry loudly in church for extended periods of time. I tend to believe that it might be part of our American culture […]

Before her murder by insurgents, Italian nun called niece for prayers

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Perhaps just hours or less before her murder in northern Mozambique as militants swept into the area, Comboni Sister Maria De Coppi left a voice message with her niece, urging her to pray for the people on the run. “Hello, Gabriella, good evening. I just wanted […]

COMMENTARY: ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH

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  60 years bringing God’s people together By Christian Salehi Special to the Herald This year, St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua celebrates 60 years of bringing God’s people together. Established in 1962, this parish has been at the heart of the Enchanted Lake neighborhood, bringing together many outstanding priests, deacons and laity. Mike and […]

Composer-musician to give a free concert, family sing-a-long celebrating the Eucharist

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Getting ready for this afternoon’s workshop at @NCEATALK Convention! It’s been a fantastic day of learning so far here in Chicago. #NCEA19 pic.twitter.com/dFhRGLSMeS — John Burland (@johnburland) April 24, 2019 Australian composer and musician John Burland will give a free concert and family sing-a-long celebrating the sacrament of the Eucharist, Oct. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at […]

Knights of Columbus expanding their focus to faith and family

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By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald For many years, the Hawaii Knights of Columbus has been known for its monthly meetings, service projects and social events. However, recent years emphasized “faith and family.” As State Deputy Ryan K. Brown said, “This is not your grandfather’s Knights of Columbus any more.” Today, Knights and their […]