Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Worldwide Marriage Encounter celebrates Vatican recognition

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Special to the Herald The Vatican has formally recognized Worldwide Marriage Encounter as an international private association of the faithful, marking a historic milestone for the global marriage enrichment ministry and its longtime presence in Hawaii. To celebrate this acknowledgement, WWME Hawaii is inviting couples to attend a residential weekend July 10-12 at St. Anthony […]

The church’s teachings on starting a family

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald When couples need help starting a family, Catholic Church teachings favor the fertility awareness-based method known as natural family planning over contraceptives. Contraceptives and natural family planning are often used synonymously, however, there is a distinct difference. Contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives devices […]

Parish life across the diocese: Holy Rosary Keaau, St. Ann Kaneohe

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Parish News and School News are on summer break. If your parish or school has an update to share in the meantime, please email herald@rcchawaii.org. Aldrein Tangalin, Alealani Decosta, Amara Adaoag, Jonalei Simpliciano and Nathaniel Mattos received their first holy Communion and confirmation May 24 from Father Samuel Loterte, pastor of Holy Rosary. Religious education […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 19, 2026

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Aloha, Quiz Masters! June is well underway, bringing longer days, warmer weather and plenty of opportunities to deepen our faith while enjoying the blessings of summer. Whether you’re gathering with family, traveling across our islands, or simply taking a moment for prayer and reflection, I hope you’ll make room for a little Catholic trivia too. […]

Sacred Hearts Sister Vandana Narayan: Sharing moments of grace in compassionate presence

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald In today’s world, poverty and vulnerability are not always visible. While some struggle with material deprivation, others experience a deeper, often hidden poverty, the loneliness of the heart, a longing to be heard, and a desire for genuine human connection. As people […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: When do priests make celibacy vow?

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Question corner Q: I recently attended an ordination, and that got me wondering: Hypothetically, what would happen if the bishop accidentally left out the part of the ordination Mass where the future priest promises celibacy? That wouldn’t mean that the new priest was actually free to marry, would it? A: The short answer is no, […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Faith in the Lord brings protection and strength

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-35 Jeremiah is considered one of the “major,” or more important, prophets, along with Isaiah and Ezekiel — partly because of the length of Jeremiah’s prophecy and the critical time in which this prophecy was proclaimed, but also because its message so clearly reveals the […]

Reflection: On holy transitions

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything is changing at once. Students close their textbooks and step into summer, carrying both relief and uncertainty about what comes next. Families celebrate graduations and prepare for new beginnings. Another school year gives way to a different […]

Letter to the Herald: Priest’s teachings called into question

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Ladies and gentlemen, To use Jesuit Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s approach of melding the concept of “evolution” with the Christian vision of salvation is concerning. A decree from the Holy Office dated June 30, 1962, under the authority of Pope John XXIII, warned: “… the said works [Father Teilhard’s] are replete with ambiguities or […]