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Chaminade community joins peers at Marianist assembly

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Special to the Herald  Chaminade University of Honolulu joined the Marianist family June 25-28 in Dayton, Ohio, helping shape conversations about the future of the Marianist mission during the 2026 Province Assembly. Focused on “Embracing Our Roots, Forging Our Future,” the assembly brought together 170 members of the Society of Mary, Marianist brothers and sisters, […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Chaminade University of Honolulu, Marianist Assembly, Marianists, Province Assembly, Society of Mary

Reflection: Sent out two by two

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Father Jaroslaw Skrzypek Special to the Herald Under a soaring Roman sky on June 16, an extraordinary spiritual mobilization began as roughly 800 priests from Redemptoris Mater seminaries across the Americas descended upon the Eternal City. Representing every nation where these seminaries operate — spanning from Canada to Uruguay, with special guests from Asia, […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: convivence, Father Jaroslaw Skrzypek, Redemptoris Mater seminaries, reflection

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 17, 2026

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Summer is already half gone, my Quizzical friends. But whether we’re watching a sunset, sharing a meal with family, or enjoying a quiet evening in prayer, these moments remind us that life’s greatest blessings are often its simplest. So, grab a chair, sit back and enjoy this week’s Quiz. 1) PAPAL ENCYCLICALS In his first […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Hawaii Catholic Harold's Quiz

Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Abundant graces

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald My fondest memory of Hawaii is climbing trees in Waianae. We used to have a lot of trees in the former House of Aloha assisted living facility. There was an abundance of oranges and avocados. It was so much fun being able […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines, Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Viriditas2: Soul Greening

Jenna Marie Cooper: Vow renewals are nice, but unnecessary

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Question corner Q: This past weekend my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and part of the celebrations included renewing their wedding vows. At this point I’m not worried about my parents staying together, but it got me wondering: Hypothetically, would a vow renewal like this have any impact if a couple were to try […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features Tagged With: Jenna Marie Cooper, marriage, question corner, vow renewals

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God offers life and reward, if we choose to follow him

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 The Book of Wisdom provides this weekend’s first reading. Wisdom is the name not only of this book of the Old Testament, but of an entire set of writings. Collectively, the purpose is to convey in human language, and for situations in human […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features Tagged With: Msgr. Owen F. Campion, sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time

In visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV urges faithful to show compassion

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Courtney Mares OSV News LAMPEDUSA, ITALY — Pope Leo XIV traveled to the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa July 4, laying a wreath at the graves of migrants who drowned trying to reach Europe and celebrating an open-air Mass in which he called on Catholics to be good Samaritans offering compassion to those who […]

Filed Under: OSV News, Pope Leo XIV, World Tagged With: Africa, Italy, July 4, Lampedusa, migrants, Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV

Traditionalist group ‘in schism’ after unauthorized consecration

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

The Society of St. Pius X elevated four priests to bishops despite warnings from the Vatican By Paulina Guzik OSV News The Vatican has declared the Society of St. Pius X to be “in schism” after the traditionalist group consecrated four bishops without the papal mandate, marking the most serious rupture in the church since […]

Filed Under: OSV News, World Tagged With: excommunication, Pope Leo XIV, schism, Society of St. Pius X, traditionalist

2033 offers major chance for Christian unity, Pope Leo says

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME — Pope Leo XIV has called on all Christians to work together toward the celebration of 2033, when the Catholic Church will mark an extraordinary Jubilee Year commemorating 2,000 years since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The pope expressed this hope during a June 30 audience with […]

Filed Under: OSV News, Pope Leo XIV, World Tagged With: 2033, Christian Unity, ecumenical, Pope Leo XIV

Ronald ‘Ron’ Gochenouer / 1963-2026: Men’s ministry leader left lasting witness of love, service

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald On the screen of Ron Gochenouer’s phone is the quote: “Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.” “That’s kind of how Ron rolled,” said his wife, Teresa Gochenouer. “He didn’t talk about stuff — he got into motion.” The passing of the man of few words and […]

Filed Under: Local News, Obituary Tagged With: Blessed Sacrament Church, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii, Fishers of Men, Obituary, Ron Gochenouer, That Man is You

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