Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Show your generosity to church even after death

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com “Our days glide by; death is at our door.” — St. Francis de Sales, “The Devout Life” Stewardship is a way of life. Its practice is the only true path of Christian living, which demands active service and charitable giving. To be considered a way of life, however, stewardship must […]

Finding joy and purpose in selfless service

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Marynor Pacleb embraces ministry at Maria Lanakila Church By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Those who don’t know much about stewardship might believe it’s all about how much money a person puts in the collection plate. But it’s so much more than that — it’s returning to God based on the gifts you’ve been given and […]

Photos: Centennial celebration at St. Elizabeth

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Bishop Larry Silva has kept a packed schedule since returning from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall plenary assembly in mid-November. Among his recent activities was celebrating Mass Nov. 24 to open the centennial year for St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, with many faithful and dozens of priests in attendance. Photographer Dann Ebina captured […]

Photo: Bountiful bazaar and more at Christ the King

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Christ the King Church in Kahului, Maui, held its annual bazaar Oct. 25, and it was a rousing success. Proceeds will help defray the cost of repaving the church parking lot. October was the month of the holy rosary. Before each weekend Mass, members of the Knights of Columbus and the Eucharistic Women of the […]

Photos: Faith, fellowship and fun for all in Waianae

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Top: Msgr. Gary Secor celebrated the confirmation and first Communion Mass for more than 20 young candidates Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Excitement filled the church as proud parents, sponsors and families shared in the holy sacraments. The parish celebration continued after Mass with dinner and desserts in the church hall with […]

Pope gives thanks, calls for respect in first overseas trip

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service ANKARA, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV began his first papal trip speaking of dialogue, peace and thanksgiving — referring to both the holiday and his own gratitude. On the plane to Turkey Nov. 27, he wished a Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans among the 80 journalists traveling with him […]

Austin bishop is named leader of subcommittee focused on racial justice

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By Gina Christian OSV News The U.S. bishops have named Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, as the first chairman of their Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation. The news was announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in a Nov. 20 media release. Bishop Garcia was appointed by Archbishop […]

Federal policy shift targets funding for housing programs

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By Kurt Jensen OSV News WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has issued plans for a complete turnaround in homelessness policy, which involves a two-thirds reduction in current funding used to place people experiencing homelessness in permanent dwellings. Nationally, it could make as many as 170,000 people — all either disabled, suffering from drug addiction, mental […]