Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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, […]

Maui-Lanai Vicariate dedicates day to stewardship

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By Mary Jean Bega, Maui Commissioner on Stewardship Special to the Herald On Feb. 15, parishioners from all corners of Maui met at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku to be a witness to the goodness of God, who couldn’t have provided us with a more beautiful day to gather for the Maui-Lanai Vicariate Stewardship Day. […]

Ministry, service are ‘how you live out your faith’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Toni Bissen spends much of her time serving, whether proclaiming the word as a lector, singing in the choir or helping with forest preservation. Of all the work she does, she feels most blessed to be involved with prison ministry. Bissen serves by teaching classes at the Women’s Community Correctional […]

Discerning how to bring new disciples to God’s church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Whether you hold a high-profile position, such as parish council president, or have more of a behind-the-scenes role as a coordinator of a parish ministry, God has called you — as a parish leader — to help build his church. This challenge is just as important as the call of […]

Hope Services Hawaii expands support for young people

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Young people struggling with homelessness on Hawaii Island have a new resource where they can find safety, essential services and even a place to stay. Hope Services Hawaii, a nonprofit affiliation organization of the Roman Catholic Church in Hawaii, has teamed up with Neighborhood Place of Puna and […]

Youth on Hawaii Island unplug to plug into their faith

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By the Big Island Youth Day Planning Team Special to the Herald HILO — On March 1, Big Island Youth Day brought together teens from across the Big Island for a day of reflection, spiritual growth and connection. Held at St. Michael the Archangel Grace Parish Center in Kailua-Kona, the event focused on the theme […]