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Sister Leonarda Montealto, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Learning to listen and trust

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald Lead me, Lord, lead me, LordBy the light of truthTo seek and to find the narrow wayBe my way, be my truthBe my life, my LordAnd lead me, Lord, today. These words, taken from the song “Lead Me, Lord,” by John Becker, have […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Livestreaming fee is OK, in context

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Question corner Q: I’m retired and I volunteer with my parish to do the tech stuff to livestream some of the parish’s Masses online. Sometimes I livestream funerals for people who have family members who can’t be there in person, and I’m happy to help people out that way. Recently I heard that the parish […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Practice humility, love for others

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Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14 The Book of Sirach furnishes this weekend’s first Scripture reading. Sirach is among those biblical volumes collectively called the “wisdom literature,” a designation meaning that these books show that the Jews’ ancient faith in the one God of Israel, and […]

Commentary: Faith anchors us as AI rises

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By Anthony SelvanathanSpecial to the Herald You’re scrolling through your phone and something catches your eye: a shocking headline, a viral video, a public figure making a bold claim. But then you realize that it wasn’t real. It was generated by artificial intelligence. These aren’t just harmless illusions; they’re part of a growing wave of […]

Effie Caldarola: Identifying and walking with our ‘special saints’

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Commentary There’s a well-known story about the time a journalist asked St. John XXIII an innocent question. “How many people work at the Vatican?” queried the reporter. “About half of them,” replied the pontiff with a smile. Every time I read that spontaneous response, I laugh anew. I was rereading Jesuit Father James Martin’s book, […]

Talk story: Let us honor migrants as missionaries of hope

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Office for Social Ministry “Many migrants, refugees and displaced persons are privileged witnesses of hope. Indeed, they demonstrate this daily through their resilience and trust in God, as they face adversity while seeking a future in which they glimpse that integral human development and happiness are possible.” (Pope Leo XIV, Jubilee Year message for the […]

Bishop Larry Silva: ‘Vanities’ fade, but God’s love is always with you

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Witness to Jesus | Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou, Hawaii island, in celebration of confirmation and first holy Communion. This is a wonderful day for all of you who are going to receive confirmation and first […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 15, 2025

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School days! School days! The parents say “YES” and the kids all yell “NAY”! Enjoy my “Back to School” quiz, Herald Nation! 1) HIGHER EDUCATION Xavier University, the only historically black and Catholic university in the U.S., is in which state? a) Louisiana b) Maryland c) South Carolina d) Alabama 2) HAWAII SCHOOLS: PART I […]

Joji, Camden and Remi Tokunaga: Devoted to faith, missions

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald The late Dr. Stephen Tokunaga and his wife, Dr. Joji Tokunaga, raised eight children in a household rooted in faith, service and Catholic education. All the children were taught by Dominican Sisters — starting at Rosary Preschool in Waipio Gentry, then at St. […]