Hawaii Catholic Herald

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Talk Story: A prayerful approach to AI

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Office for Social Ministry “We are all called to protect humanity, choosing every day the logic of peace over that of power, acting with honesty, integrity, empathy, and care. Let us contemplate in the face of Jesus a magnificent humanity that also enlightens the age of artificial intelligence.” (Vatican video on “Magnifica Humanitas”) Since the […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 19, 2026

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Aloha, Quiz Masters! June is well underway, bringing longer days, warmer weather and plenty of opportunities to deepen our faith while enjoying the blessings of summer. Whether you’re gathering with family, traveling across our islands, or simply taking a moment for prayer and reflection, I hope you’ll make room for a little Catholic trivia too. […]

Sacred Hearts Sister Vandana Narayan: Sharing moments of grace in compassionate presence

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald In today’s world, poverty and vulnerability are not always visible. While some struggle with material deprivation, others experience a deeper, often hidden poverty, the loneliness of the heart, a longing to be heard, and a desire for genuine human connection. As people […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: When do priests make celibacy vow?

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Question corner Q: I recently attended an ordination, and that got me wondering: Hypothetically, what would happen if the bishop accidentally left out the part of the ordination Mass where the future priest promises celibacy? That wouldn’t mean that the new priest was actually free to marry, would it? A: The short answer is no, […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Faith in the Lord brings protection and strength

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Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jeremiah 20:10-13; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-35 Jeremiah is considered one of the “major,” or more important, prophets, along with Isaiah and Ezekiel — partly because of the length of Jeremiah’s prophecy and the critical time in which this prophecy was proclaimed, but also because its message so clearly reveals the […]

Reflection: On holy transitions

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything is changing at once. Students close their textbooks and step into summer, carrying both relief and uncertainty about what comes next. Families celebrate graduations and prepare for new beginnings. Another school year gives way to a different […]

Letter to the Herald: Priest’s teachings called into question

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Ladies and gentlemen, To use Jesuit Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin’s approach of melding the concept of “evolution” with the Christian vision of salvation is concerning. A decree from the Holy Office dated June 30, 1962, under the authority of Pope John XXIII, warned: “… the said works [Father Teilhard’s] are replete with ambiguities or […]

Talk Story: Remembering our humanity

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Office for Social Ministry “In order to protect the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, today we must once again reflect on the common good … The civilization of love begins when we choose compassion over power.” (Pope Leo XIV, “Magnifica Humanitas”) Every year, the feast of Pentecost celebrates the coming of the […]

Reflection: Through thick and thin, family remained faithful to God

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By Chad and Ree Decosta Special to the Herald Our names are Chad and Ree Decosta, and we are parishioners at Holy Rosary Church in Keaau. Ree is a cradle Catholic, while Chad, a Hilo native, did not grow up in any particular faith or religion. Although Chad believed in God, he did not yet […]