Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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. […]

Talk story: Helping the poor is a ministry for all

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A banner for last year’s World Day of the Poor hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Pablo Esparza / CNS) Office for Social Ministry “Whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord […]

Archbishop of Santa Fe is next Marianist Lecture speaker

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Archbishop John C. Wester’s talk Oct. 12 will focus on the danger of nuclear weapons Archbishop John C. Wester has led the Santa Fe archdiocese for the past decade after serving in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Diocese of Salt Lake City. (Courtesy photo) Hawaii Catholic Herald Archbishop John C. Wester of the […]

EPIC Ministry offers connection, community

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Ian Casabay, a parishioner at Christ the King Church in Kahului, is on the leadership team of EPIC Ministry’s Maui chapter. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Many young adults who came through the pandemic in their high school or college years say they struggle with making connections with others or finding some […]

Many parables are also good examples of stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Stewardship is a fundamental concept in the Catholic faith, rooted in the belief that everything we have is a gift from God, and it is our responsibility to use these gifts wisely and generously. Jesus, in his parables, often illustrated the principles of stewardship, emphasizing the importance of sharing time, talent […]

Rachel’s Vineyard retreat offers comfort, healing after abortion

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Rachel’s Vineyard, a ministry in the diocesan Respect Life office that seeks to offer healing and support after abortion, is welcoming people affected by abortion — either themselves or through another person’s experience — to attend a confidential weekend retreat next month. The Oct. 10-12 retreat will provide a safe, nonjudgmental place […]

Holy Trinity prayer group supports sainthood candidate

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Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, in an undated file photo. (CNS file photo) Hawaii Catholic Herald A new prayer meeting at Holy Trinity Church aims to boost a candidate for sainthood with a local connection. Parishioners at the Kuliouou church who attend the monthly gatherings (the next one is Oct. 15) pray […]