Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Larry Silva: God’s tough love helps us find right path

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Witness to Jesus | Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on Feb. 16 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Harsh words, unkind thoughts, in-your-face challenging — these are all things we normally would think are contrary to love. As we recently celebrated Valentine’s Day, we […]

Talk story: Sharing Stories of Hope through CRS Rice Bowl

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Ash Wednesday marks the start of the annual CRS Rice Bowl, the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services. CRS is the official relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. CRS Rice Bowl began during preparation for the 1975 World Eucharistic Congress in the United States, when Catholics in Pennsylvania prayed, fasted […]

Days of Study will offer catechesis and plenary indulgences in Jubilee Year

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Jubilee Year celebration didn’t just open Holy Doors in Rome — it also opened doors to catechesis and faith formation for Catholics across the globe. In Hawaii, the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is planning Days of Study throughout the year to help people learn more about the Jubilee Year, […]

Alphonso “Al” Jones / 1932-2025: Former teacher, youth minister touched countless lives

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Alphonso “Al” Jones was a beloved fixture in Hawaii’s Catholic community for decades, serving at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City and as the Diocese of Honolulu’s youth minister. Among his many contributions here, he helped with construction of the lava-rock church before its dedication […]

Hawaii’s permanent deacons: Fulfilling a lifelong call to serve

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By Deacon David Bruce Special to the Herald My journey started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 19, 1960, when our loving God blessed my parents (William Arthur Bruce Sr. and Frances Cvercko Bruce) with their third and youngest child. My name is David Gene Bruce. This is my life story, according to God’s plan. I was born a […]

Photo: Schools celebrate historic bridge

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Saint Louis School, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Sacred Hearts Academy and the Marianist Center of Hawaii came together Feb. 7 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Palolo Stream Bridge, which Marianist Brother Dennis Schmitz of the Marianist Center called a powerful connection between the world and Kalaepohaku, the hill that both Chaminade and Saint […]

Photo: Moving toward diaconate

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Hawaii is closer to gaining 10 permanent deacons after the candidates in Cohort 11 participated in the rite of acolyte Mass Jan. 12 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Bishop Larry Silva presided. The men in Cohort 11 are, from left: Emilio Macalalad, St. Damien of Molokai; Peter Gumataotao, Holy Trinity; Alvin Sniffen, Our […]