Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God heals, and we give thanks

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Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kings 5:14-17; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 The Second Book of Kings furnishes this weekend with its first Scriptural reading at Mass. Once the two books of Kings were a single volume, but time passed, and editors divided the volume into two parts. These writings are among the Old […]

Christina Capecchi: Hardship helps us build resilience and compassion

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Twenty Something There’s something about pumpkins. Lumpy and bumpy, impossibly orange, harbinger of harvest. Instant cheer on a front porch with a hint of moonlit mystery. An invitation to trick-or-treat treaters that later nods to the pilgrims — centerpiece for a table of plenty, symbol of gathering and gratitude. When we moved to the country earlier […]

From home to Rome, Kalaupapa takes main stage

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Father Damien de Veuster’s original gravesite and the grave of layperson Joseph Dutton are located next to St. Philomena Church in Kalawao, seen in a photo taken earlier this year. (Photo by Mackenzy Raco) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Kalaupapa was in the spotlight this month amid a flurry of activity centered around pending […]

Hawaii welcomes Knights of Peter Claver chapter

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New Knights and Ladies of Knights of Peter Claver Council 419 were installed Sept. 13 during Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald It’s not often that a national Catholic service organization built for the entire family arrives in the diocese. On Sept. 12, the Knights of […]

Bishops’ subcommittee on fighting racism gains permanent status

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By Gina ChristianOSV News The U.S. Catholic bishops have deepened their commitment to combating racism by making permanent a subcommittee dedicated to working for racial justice and reconciliation in society. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Sept. 10 that its Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism — established in 2017 under then-USCCB president, and now […]

Patricia S. Tossey / 1935-2025: A beloved guide for bishops and seminarians alike

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Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo renamed Pat Tossey’s role, changing it to administrative assistant from secretary. (HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald With an infectious laugh and a deep, enduring love for the church, Patricia S. Tossey played an essential role in the Diocese of Honolulu for five decades. Whether she was mentoring […]

Deacon Joseph T. Soon / 1971-2025: Deacon was known for his quiet, humble service to all

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Deacon Eric Kim, right, congratulates newly ordained Deacon Joseph Soon at Cohort 7’s final ordination ceremony on Jan. 31, 2015, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (HCH file photo / 2015) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald In every family, each member has a special charism that helps them to best serve the others. […]