Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Father John Catoir: Using dialogue to discuss difficult situations

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In today’s secular climate, it isn’t easy to guide teens along paths that will lead them to happier lives. Where do you begin talking to them about some of the potential problems they might face or the situations others might force them into? From drugs to sex, there’s an array of situations facing teenagers in […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion | Feast of Pentecost: We can refresh the world

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Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 In the church’s liturgical year, only Easter and Christmas eclipse Pentecost. The importance, and grandeur, of these feasts of course derive from the events being commemorated, but the church also records the lessons taught by the feasts, and through the readings for these feasts, instructs us in […]

Kathleen T. Choi | Older workers wanted

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HELP WANTED: Our company needs mature men and women right now! The Kingdom of God is a well-established organization with branches located down the street and around the globe. We’re always looking for talent, and we’re especially interested in seasoned workers. An equal opportunity employer, KOG appreciates the special gifts an older worker brings to […]

Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Land and sacraments

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“Sacraments are outward signs of God’s love.” These words are echoed in the diocese’s “One Ohana” videos which show how sacraments celebrate our connection with the sacred. Bishop Larry Silva has called us to deepen our understanding of how the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation are connected. The Office for Social Ministry is gathering […]

Father John Catoir: No matter what you seek in life, keep Christ close

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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “To thine own self be true,” spoken by Polonius in one of William Shakespeare’s works. These words have an important meaning in everyone’s life. This saying means we should follow what our conscience tells us in order to be true to ourselves. But we should be true to ourselves with […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: Why so much focus on the Passion?

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Q: I have always wondered why we read the Passion during Palm Sunday services. Palm Sunday is a day of rejoicing and jubilation, as we remember Jesus riding into Jerusalem amid throngs of cheering people. But then we read the passion of Christ, which we also read again on Holy Thursday and, for a third […]