Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Victoria DelaCruz and Easton DelaCruz: Finding God, keeping the faith

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Siblings Victoria and Easton DelaCruz, students at Chaminade University of Honolulu, are from As Lito, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. Victoria is a third-year data science major with a minor in community and public health. Easton is a second-year communications major with a minor in education. Sister Malia: How did you come to […]

Christina Capecchi: Gowns of grace, heaps of joy

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Twenty Something Jenna Wright has come a long way from being an NFL cheerleader to a First Communion catechist. Now, rather than sporting a skimpy outfit at the Super Bowl, she’s selling white gowns to second-grade girls and their families — and making it a memorable part of their sacramental preparation. It’s the perfect fit […]

Father Sebastian K. Soosai, diocesan priest: Called to serve, surrender to God

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Father Soosai is pastor of St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. My father was a fisherman. My brothers are fishermen. In my simple family of five brothers and a sister, we did not have much, but we were rich in faith. This is due […]

Talk story: Delivering a message of Easter hope amid suffering

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “May the Risen One make the light of his face shine upon migrants and on all those who are passing through a period of economic difficulty and offer them consolation and hope in their moment of need.” (Pope Francis’ Easter message, March 31   Pope Francis’ Easter morning message of prayer […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Prayer of the Faithful is ‘free form’

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Question corner Q: If, indeed, abortion is the church’s preeminent issue, then why don’t we hear a pro-life petition as part of the Prayer of the Faithful at every Mass? A: Many parishes do include a pro-life intention as part of the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass every week. However, it is true that […]