Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Mark milestone in Mary’s life with prayer and charity

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In the rich tapestry of feasts within the Catholic Church, the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place. Celebrated on Nov. 21, this feast honors the young Mary’s dedication to God in the temple. It is a day to reflect on her unique role in […]

A joyful jubilee celebration

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By Solinuu TopalianSpecial to the Herald On Oct. 24, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua were joined by numerous clergy, family and friends who gathered for a glorious celebration of the Mass in thanksgiving for their pastor, Father Anthony “Tony” Pangan, in celebration of his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. After Mass, […]

Updates from Christ the King Church

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By Lucy PerosSpecial to the Herald Christ the King Church in Kahului, Maui, hosted a workshop geared toward religious education teachers Sept. 8 called “Proclaiming the Heart of the Gospel: Kerygmatic Catechesis.” The workshop was presented by Marilyn Santos, associate director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat on Evangelization and Catechesis, who was […]

Pope Leo’s Middle East trip to focus on dialogue, peace

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By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2. The Vatican released the itinerary for Pope Leo’s first foreign trip Oct. […]

St. Peter’s Basilica hosts traditional Latin Mass for pilgrims

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By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the presence of hundreds of priests and with lay faithful packed into the pews and standing along the walls, U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke celebrated the traditional Latin Mass Oct. 25 at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican said Pope Leo […]

Volunteer helps migrant workers confront injustice

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By Paul JeffreyOSV News When Charles Niece graduated from Seton Hall University, he considered pursuing further studies. But first he wanted a change of scenery. “My knowledge of Christian mission was confined to a classroom, formed by reading scholarly journals and writing research papers. I needed a year off with exposure to the real world,” […]

Pope, King Charles III share historic prayer in Sistine Chapel

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By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV welcomed Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel. According to Buckingham Palace, it was the first time since the Reformation in the early 16th […]