Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Phoenix Carter, Saint Michael Church, Waialua: Honoring God and my ancestors

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I graduated with the class of 2025 from Saint Michael School and will be continuing my journey in the fall at Kamehameha Schools. One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had recently was carving an awa dish at the Bishop Museum (during […]

Reflection: Finding rest and inspiration in rural Hawaii

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As a local boy born and raised in the hustle and bustle of urban Honolulu, I must admit that I sometimes yearn for the “old Hawaii” that our kupuna often reminisce about. In search of a taste of what life as a Catholic in rural Hawaii was like, […]

Mary and Tom Duddy: Reliance on God uplifts long-married couples

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The married life This weekend our parish will honor couples who have been married for 50 years or more. They will be recognized at the Saturday evening Mass with a special blessing, followed by a dinner in the parish center. What a great witness these couples are to us. I have been thinking about what […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Jewish marriages are valid in Catholic Church’s eyes

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Question corner Q: In a recent article, you quoted the Code of Canon Law for what constitutes a valid nonsacramental marriage. I’m not sure if you know this, but the Jewish marriage document — the ketubah — is essentially a prenuptial agreement that outlines the protections the spouses are to receive should either one initiate […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: When we hunger, God gives us love

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Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11-17 This weekend the church celebrates the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, as it was known in the days of the Latin liturgy. On all its feast days, the church has a threefold purpose. The first […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Leaving can be an act of joy, hope

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Witness to Jesus | Sixth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 24 at St. Philomena Church, Honolulu, and on May 25 at Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, and St. Michael Church, Waialua, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. “I am glad you’re leaving” […]