Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Story sessions share closeness to poor

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Our faith in Christ, who became poor, and was always close to the poor and the outcast, is the basis of our concern for the integral development of society’s most neglected members.” (Pope Francis) This summer has been full of folks “talking story” about encountering God through parish social ministries with […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 26, 2016

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Summer’s coming to a close, quizzicals. I spy autumn on the horizon as we step into September. I hope your love of learning about the Catholic faith spans all seasons, because here I have another awesome quiz for you! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Monica, whose feast day is Aug. […]

Carolyn Woo: I have met hope … in person

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OUR GLOBAL FAMILY In July I traveled to Serbia, Greece and Lebanon to review the refugee situation now that the borders to Northern Europe are closed. While the flow of people has diminished, it has not ceased. Migration is now largely dependent on traffickers who charge individuals 4,000 to 6,000 euros to facilitate illegal crossings. […]

Good Counsel golf tourney offers fun, prizes

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Come one, come all. Don’t miss Our Lady of Good Counsel School’s third annual golf tournament Sept. 16 at the beautiful Hawaii Prince Golf Club at 91-200 Fort Weaver Road in Ewa. Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Good Counsel School’s scholarship program. The $500 entry fee covers the green fees for three golfers, lunch, drinks […]

Letters to the Herald: Aug. 26, 2016

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Mahalo, Kathleen For many years, I have been a faithful follower of Mrs. Choi’s column in the Hawaii Catholic Herald. Her views on the many issues facing our country today are like my own. I want her to know that I have enjoyed reading about her personal experiences, many of which I can relate to. […]

2016 election marked by passionate electorate, coarseness and incivility

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By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With the raucous Republican and Democratic conventions long concluded, assessments of the U.S. electorate routinely include such phrases as “mutual loathing,” “contempt,” “unbridgeable antipathy,” a “clash of visions” and “appalling eruptions of hatred.” November’s presidential contest between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican […]