Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Commentary: Throughout papacy, Francis has challenged us to serve periphery

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By Greg Erlandson OSV News Pope Francis’ most recent encounter with mortality has captured the world’s attention. As of this writing he remains in the hospital fighting double pneumonia with a “reserved” prognosis. God willing, he returns to his duties, but it has been obvious that the 88-year-old pontiff has ongoing health issues as befits […]

Bishop Larry Silva: ‘Dotted line’ promises adventure in Jesus’ love

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Witness to Jesus | First Sunday of Lent Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on March 8 at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku for the Maui Vicariate rite of election; and on March 9 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu for the rite of election for Oahu vicariates. Signing on […]

Official notices: March 14, 2025

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Bishop’s schedule March 15, 7 a.m., Mass for feast day of St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 10 a.m., Deacon Council Meeting (virtual). March 18, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual). March 20, 7 p.m., chrism Mass for Maui-Lanai Vicariate, Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina. March 22, 9 a.m., Diocesan Pastoral Council (virtual). March 23, 8:45 a.m., […]

Fish fry will support schools, local nonprofit

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Knights of Columbus Council 6307 is holding a fish fry fundraiser next month to support Catholic schools in Kailua and a nonprofit organization that works to prevent sex trafficking and provides care for youth who have been exploited. The fish fry will take place April 4 at St. John Vianney Church’s parish […]

Stories of Hope: Thriving after struggle, mother now pays it forward

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By Catholic Relief Services Amina Bukar, a mother of five, is a well-respected leader and small-business owner in Muna Moforo, Nigeria. In her village nutrition group, she teaches mothers how to prepare nutrient-rich porridge for their children to help them grow strong and healthy. This is important because in Nigeria, more than 25 million people […]

Talk story: We are all pilgrims in Lent and in life

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Office for Social Ministry “This Lent, as we share in the grace of the Jubilee Year, I would like to propose a few reflections on what it means to journey together in hope, and on the summons to conversion that God in his mercy addresses to all of us, as individuals and as a community.” (Pope Francis, […]

Eva Andrade: Checking in on key measures as faithful citizens

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Legislative report As Hawaii’s legislative session moves into its midpoint, lawmakers are considering a variety of bills that could significantly impact families, religious liberty and moral values. As people of faith, we are called to engage in these discussions, ensuring that laws uphold the dignity of human life, protect the family and preserve religious freedom. […]

A lifetime of support leads to a life of service

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Hawaii’s permanent deacons By Gwenda Mapa Special to the Herald My name is Gwenda Mapa, and I am the wife of Deacon Charley Mapa of St. Joseph Church in Hilo. Deacon Charley and I have been married for 53 years. We have two children, our son Charley Jr. and our daughter Brenna. Both are married, […]