Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

New papal motto, coat of arms explained

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Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms. When he appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly after […]

Born in U.S., but a global missionary and leader

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By Maria Wiering OSV News Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter — the first American to hold that role. His first words: “Peace be with […]

From eager anticipation to celebration in St. Peter’s Square

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When white smoke came pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica started pealing, people who had been relaxing at cafes or sitting in the shade went running or quickly walking toward St. Peter’s Square. “Hurry! Get over here! It’s […]

Official notices: May 23, 2025

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Bishop’s schedule May 19-23, annual priests’ retreat, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe. May 24, 10 a.m., baccalaureate Mass for Damien Memorial School at St. Augustine Church, Waikiki; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. Philomena Church, Salt Lake. May 24, 5:30 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Mary, Star […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Be a holy dwelling place for Jesus

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Witness to Jesus | Fifth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 17 at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua; and on May 18 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, and the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. I counted […]

Talk story: Draped in peace and aloha, from Maui to Rome

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Office for Social Ministry “Peace be with all of you! Dearest brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ … I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families, and all people, wherever they are, all of the people, all over the earth.” (Pope […]

Hawaii’s exorcists explain their ‘challenging’ ministry

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Hundreds of people filled Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu on May 14 to hear Father John Szada, an internationally recognized exorcist from the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, discuss his ministry and answer questions from the crowd. A day earlier, Father Szada gave an equally compelling presentation to the […]

There’s always time in busy lives for stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Paul Pancho first set foot in Blessed Sacrament Church in July 2015, he was awestruck. The first impression he had of the Pauoa Valley church was its sincere, welcoming atmosphere. He liked Father Steve Nguyen. And when the music started, Pancho was sold. Since he is a singer, Pancho […]

Celebrate Easter season with gratitude, reflection

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Easter Sunday fell this year on April 20. But even now, while this glorious day has come and gone and as the springtime days of May have arrived, remember that Easter is far from over — the celebration of the greatest feast day of the church year continues for 50 […]