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Bishop Larry Silva: A momentous year ahead

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Witness to Jesus | Feast of Our Lady of Peace Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered July 9 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, marking the opening of the bicentennial of the Catholic faith in Hawaii. Arrivals are never the beginning of a journey. As we prepare to celebrate the momentous […]

Filed Under: Bicentennial, Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News, Uncategorized Tagged With: bicentennial, Bishop Larry Silva, Feast of Our Lady of Peace, homily, state legislature, Witness to Jesus

Talk Story: Live the Gospel, share the Gospel

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Office for Social Ministry “God always loves us first. The beauty of the sea, this island and your faces is a reflection of his gratuitous initiative: Love precedes us, surrounds us and brings us together. The Gospel resounds where peoples meet, people welcome one another, their lives intertwine and different cultures engage in dialogue.” (Pope […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News, Pope Leo XIV, Uncategorized Tagged With: Apostleship of the Sea, Borgo Laudato Si, Castel Gandolfo, Office for Social Ministry, Pope Leo XIV, Talk Story

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 17, 2026

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Summer is already half gone, my Quizzical friends. But whether we’re watching a sunset, sharing a meal with family, or enjoying a quiet evening in prayer, these moments remind us that life’s greatest blessings are often its simplest. So, grab a chair, sit back and enjoy this week’s Quiz. 1) PAPAL ENCYCLICALS In his first […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Hawaii Catholic Harold's Quiz

Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Abundant graces

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald My fondest memory of Hawaii is climbing trees in Waianae. We used to have a lot of trees in the former House of Aloha assisted living facility. There was an abundance of oranges and avocados. It was so much fun being able […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines, Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Viriditas2: Soul Greening

Jenna Marie Cooper: Vow renewals are nice, but unnecessary

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Question corner Q: This past weekend my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and part of the celebrations included renewing their wedding vows. At this point I’m not worried about my parents staying together, but it got me wondering: Hypothetically, would a vow renewal like this have any impact if a couple were to try […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features Tagged With: Jenna Marie Cooper, marriage, question corner, vow renewals

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God offers life and reward, if we choose to follow him

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 The Book of Wisdom provides this weekend’s first reading. Wisdom is the name not only of this book of the Old Testament, but of an entire set of writings. Collectively, the purpose is to convey in human language, and for situations in human […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features Tagged With: Msgr. Owen F. Campion, sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time

Bishop Larry Silva: Take up your cross

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Witness to Jesus | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered June 27 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe (with installation of Sacred Hearts Father Micheal Kumar as pastor), and June 28 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Honolulu. Kalaupapa is that tiny peninsula on the island of Molokai […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Bishop Larry Silva, hospitality, Kalaupapa, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Witness to Jesus

Respect Life Office: Clarifying options for couples facing infertility

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald It is often heartbreaking when a married couple faces difficulty achieving a successful pregnancy. The desire for a child is natural, but many married couples are unable to conceive. In the United States, it is estimated that 1 out of 6 couples has difficulty getting […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: in vitro fertilization, infertility, NaPro Technology, Natural Family Planning, Respect life, Respect Life Office

Talk Story: A day of symbolism and hope

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Office for Social Ministry “Many migrants, refugees and displaced persons are witnesses of hope…they demonstrate this daily through their resilience and trust in God.” (Pope Leo XIV, message for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees) On July 4, Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Across the country, families will […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: human dignity, Independence Day, Lampedusa, migrants, Office for Social Ministry, refugees, Talk Story

Missionary saint honored for his work in New World

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Today, St. Francis Solanus is remembered as the “wonderworker of the New World,” and we occupiers of a digital age might feel distanced from this fearless missionary and healer. Yet his story shares details of his humanity. He fostered a talent for music. He learned languages to nurture hospitality. He […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Stewardship Tagged With: Catholic Stewardship Consultants, healer, missionary, St. Francis Solanus, stewardship

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