Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: June 21, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule June 22, 10 a.m., Mass for 60th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary in Hawaii, Resurrection of the Lord Church, Waipio; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Sacred Heart Church, Hawi. June 23, 8:30 a.m., church blessing and Mass for the centennial celebration of Sacred Heart […]

Bishop Larry Silva: God calls to us when we leave Jesus behind

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  Witness to Jesus | Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on June 8 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu as part of the diocesan Eucharistic Congress. How easy it is to leave Jesus behind! I am sure Mary and […]

40 Days for Life celebrates local advocates for work to protect the unborn

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald In 2004, David Bereit founded the nonprofit organization 40 Days for Life. Since its inception, 40 Days for Life has grown exponentially and can be found in hundreds of cities across the U.S. and around the world. The number 40 is often referred to in […]

Talk story: Eucharist enriches, empowers us to serve as one ohana

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Office for Social Ministry “Jesus calls us to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, visit the sick and imprisoned. We know they are all around us, crying out for our love.” (Bishop Larry Silva’s homily at the Eucharistic Congress Mass June 8 at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]

MARYKNOLL SISTER ISABEL RABBON / 1933-2024: Maui-born sister brought God’s love all over the world

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Sister Isabel Rabbon, a Maui native, devoted her life to “making God’s love visible” wherever she went, whether it was Chile, the U.S. mainland or back home in Hawaii. She held multiple roles throughout her 67 years as a Maryknoll sister, including teacher, catechist, pastoral associate and hospital volunteer. Sister Rabbon, […]

6 women affirm commitment as Discalced Carmelite seculars

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    By Darlene Tvrdy Special to the Herald The Discalced Carmelite Secular Group of Hawaii held a triple ceremony June 1 at the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. The group welcomed two new members, Katherine Catugal and Vicki Richards, in a rite of admission ceremony. Jennie […]

Pope Francis praises comedians in lighthearted audience

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By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early-morning audience, late-night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong.” “We’re in this beautiful, beautiful space in the Vatican and for some reason they’ve […]

Mary Adamski: Aloha spirit helps us respect others’ dignity

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  View from the pew Writing about religions in our community was my thing for years. So recent stories in the secular press, which now rarely gives an inch of space to faith, stimulated a strong urge to write. At first my intended venue was the “letters to the editor” section rather than this Catholic […]

Blessed Sacrament Father Victor ‘Junvic’ Diolata Jr.: Inspired by priest’s care, driving lessons

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Diolata is a priest of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. He is 26 years professed and 20 years ordained. He is the seventh in his family among six brothers and four sisters. He will be leaving Mary, Star of the […]

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